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No, but they are available to the family as a means of funding the education, and many aid professionals feel it is important to make families aware of the availability of the PLUS and the amount available. The award letter seems to be a logic place to do that.
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<p>@kelsmom
the way that the fed shopping guide works is more clear. It doesnt’ sound like USD uses that. It sounds like they include the Plus and then indicate 0 OOP. At least the fed guide states a NET COST…and then later provides options as to pay for that (via Plus).</p>