India, April 30 -- As a high schooler preparing for college admissions, one of the most exciting (and stressful) moments is when you receive your financial aid packages. Colleges generally send out different offers with various amounts of financial support to students. However, it can be quite tricky to figure out which is the best deal for you.

Here's a guide to help you make informed decisions regarding your college's financial aid packages:

The COA includes tuition, room and board, textbooks, fees, transportation, and personal expenses. Every school might have a different COA but it is important to check and analyse the entire picture before you go ahead.

Grants and scholarships are the best forms of financial aid as they are based ...