Compare the whole college offer.
Calculate the true financial picture
- Start with total expected and additional costs, not the headline scholarship percentage.
- Separate grants and scholarships from work-study and loans.
- Compare net price, renewal conditions, annual increases, travel, housing, insurance, and likely debt.
- Get athletics aid, admissions support, deadlines, and conditions in the appropriate written documents.
Official sources
Check the current guidance.
Reviewed September 11, 2026
Rules, programs, and health guidance can change. Confirm the details that apply to your player with these primary sources.