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Education
Scholarship Need Calculator
Estimate how much scholarship funding you need by subtracting family contribution, federal aid, and work-study earnings from total college costs. Ideal for students building a financial aid strategy before applying.
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Education
Semester Credit Hour Planner
Estimate how many years remain until graduation based on credits completed, credits still needed, and your planned course load each semester. Use it when registering for classes or declaring a major.
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Key differences
| Scholarship Need Calculator | Semester Credit Hour Planner | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Education | Education |
| Inputs required | 5 | 4 |
| Result | Total Scholarship Need ($) | Years to Graduate (years) |
| What it does | Estimate how much scholarship funding you need by subtracting family contribution, federal aid, and work-study earnings from total college costs. Ideal for students building a financial aid strategy before applying. | Estimate how many years remain until graduation based on credits completed, credits still needed, and your planned course load each semester. Use it when registering for classes or declaring a major. |