<p>Federal aid did NOT pay for the full cost of attendance at Northern Arizona University. Swimcats has the total amount that federal aid will pay. It’s NOT the full cost of attendance. Perhaps your friend also got a merit scholarship to Northern Arizona State. </p>
<p>When your mom went to college, college costs were a LOT less than they are now (regardless of how old your mom is). College costs have increased substantially, but the federal aid that goes with them has not increased by the same percentage.</p>