Deferred Not a hard denial, the college will reassess your application after they have reviewed more students. Early Action Apply to early deadline and hear back earlier, this is NON-binding.
Early DecisionApply to early deadline, if admitted, you MUST enroll into the college, this is binding.
EFC Estimated Family Contribution, a calculation used by FAFSA to determine how much aid you need (in loans and grants) HBCU Historically Black College or University
FAFSA Free Application for Federal Student Aid
FSA IDFederal Student Aid ID
Grant Financial assistance that does NOT need to be repaid
Loan Financial assistance that DOES have to be repaid. PWI Predominantly White Institution
RDSResidency Determination Service
Rolling AdmissionsApplications without a set deadline
SAR Student Aid Report (can find on FAFSA confirmation page) Waitlisted You will be offered admissions only if there are spots remaining
