Maximum Amount?

<p>Applied and approved for federal ParentsPlus loan, checked "maximum" amount but, how do you really know what is factored into the amount allowed?
CoA includes all school fees, tuition, R&B, books, etc but, do they really include a laptop, incidentals?
The school claims, "we'll let you know"...
Will we need to come up with a couple grand or ten grand?</p>

<p>It seems like buying a car & signing the contract for a $30K base price car but, not knowing what the cost of the options are...</p>

<p>You can call the financial aid office and ask. They will tell you. It’s not a secret.</p>