The college office that is responsible for the determination of financial need and the awarding of financial aid.

The department that determines a student's eligibility for financial aid, creates the financial aid package, and sends out the award letter.

This office is a student's source for financial aid information and assistance. The Financial Aid Office is responsible for certifying a student's enrollment and cost of education, determining his/her financial need, and submitting (or directing the student to submit) the application to a lender.

The administrative department of a college or university responsible for determining who is eligible for financial aid, based on federal criteria. The financial aid office also certifies loan amounts for which students are approved.

The office at a college, university, vocational school, or community college that determines a student's eligibility for financial assistance. If a student has specific questions about his or her individual financial aid package, the student should contact his or her financial aid office.

The office on a college campus that is responsible for processing students' financial aid.

The college staff who are responsible for administering financial aid programs.