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As seniors send in deposits to their schools of choice, there's still something that they're waiting on: financial aid decisions. Often, your full financial package isn't confirmed until June, and students and parents can be waiting on edge - especially if they have confusing questions about stepparents, loans, and special financial circumstances.
StudentAdvisor talked to Jane Jordan, Associate Director of the Northern Illinois University Financial Aid Office. Jane gives some advice for students and families concerned about college costs. At Northern Illinois University, students have many specific questions about their financial aid situations. In our conversation, Jane breaks down some of the most frequently asked financial aid questions for students of Northern Illinois University and all colleges. Read more...
