Plain-English definitions for the terms you'll encounter on your financial journey.
Cost of Attendance is the total estimated amount of money it will take to go to college for one year, which includes not just tuition and fees, but also living expenses like housing, food, books, and transportation.
The Equal Credit Opportunity Act is a law that makes it illegal for lenders to discriminate against you based on your race, religion, gender, or marital status when you apply for a loan. It ensures that every person gets a fair and equal chance to be judged based on their actual ability to pay back money rather than who they are.