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And the grand total is. . .

Use this tool once you know how much scholarships, grants and financial aid are going to cover. Plug in the numbers and see how much money you'll need to fill in the gap with options like the Federal PLUS loan or private education loans from SunTrust. And remember, any time you're not sure of a term, you can always refer to our glossary.

FUNDING ANALYSIS

Total anticipated expenses
(use our education budget calculator — this figure is your "subtotal.")
$
 
Scholarship award
$
Grants
$
School loan awards
(Loans you've received from your school)
$
 
Stafford loans
(If you'd like to find out what your loan limits are for Stafford loans, check out our Federal Loans Chart.)
$
 
Work-study award
$
 
Other
$
 

 
Savings available
$
 
Anticipated savings from summer job
$


TOTAL AMOUNT OF FINANCIAL GAP: $

Remember, if you do need more money than you've already been awarded, you should explore options like the Federal PLUS loan for parents of undergraduate students and private education loans from SunTrust.

Information and interactive calculators are made available to you as self-help tools for your independent use and are not intended to provide financial advice. We can not and do not guarantee their applicability or accuracy in regards to your individual circumstances. All examples are hypothetical and are for illustrative purposes. We encourage you to seek personalized advice from qualified professionals regarding all personal finance issues.



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