Price with a purpose
Compare the net price after grants, then decide what a manageable family contribution actually looks like.
Plan with clarity, not assumptions
A smarter way to map your college funding path.
Explore estimated costs, compare aid strategies, and find opportunities across Boston University, OU, SMU, UT Austin, Texas Tech, Baylor, TCU, and DePaul—built for every background and every financial situation.
01 / Choose your list
Your campus shortlist
Select one or more schools. Estimates update throughout the page; they are a starting point, not a financial-aid offer.
02 / Build your estimate
Make the numbers feel real.
Use broad planning inputs—not sensitive personal data—to explore possible net-cost ranges.
Annual planning snapshot
Estimated family cost after potential aid
Average selected COA
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before aid
Potential aid & scholarships
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need + merit + outside
Estimated annual net
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This model uses published cost-of-attendance ranges and broad aid assumptions. Your FAFSA/CSS Profile, residency, academic program, assets, enrollment, and each school’s policies determine the actual offer.
SchoolCost of attendancePlanning aidEstimated net
03 / Find your paths
Funding is bigger than one label.
Start with the paths that match your situation. Many awards are open to all students; specialized opportunities can be additive when you qualify.
Always confirm eligibility, award amounts, renewal rules, and deadlines directly with the scholarship organization or university.
04 / Compare fit
Cost is only one part of the decision.
Use this conversation starter with your family, counselor, or college advisor before choosing where to apply.
Opportunity by major
Ask each department about program-specific scholarships, paid research, co-ops, internships, and career outcomes.
Support that fits you
Look for advising, disability services, first-generation programs, cultural centers, mental-health care, and community.
05 / Keep momentum
Your funding roadmap
Check off the universal steps. Add school-specific deadlines from each financial-aid office to your calendar.
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Use official sources before you decide.
Open each college’s net price calculator and financial-aid site for current data. Aid policies and deadlines change, and school estimates are the only ones tailored to your application.