Understanding Your Estimated Financial Aid Offer

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Types of Financial Aid

The University of Minnesota Twin Cities is committed to student success and helping students find the best fit overall, which includes the financing aspect of higher education. A complete list of financial aid definitions is available at z.umn.edu/aidtypes. Also, you can compare specific details about different types of loans that may be included in your offer at z.umn.edu/compareloans. This information is provided to make it easier to get answers to your financial aid questions.


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