Glossary beginning with N

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National Service Trust

The National Service Trust is Clinton's national community service program. If a student participates in this program before attending school, the funds may be used to pay their educational expenses. If the student participates after graduating, the funds may be used to repay their federal student loans. Eligible types of community service include education, human services, the environment, and public safety.

Need Analysis

Need analysis is the process of determining a student's financial need by analyzing the financial information provided by the student and his or her parents (and spouse, if any) on a financial aid form. The student must submit a need analysis form to apply for need-based aid. The Need analysis form includes the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). UNT requires the FAFSA.

Need-Based

Financial aid that is need-based depends on your financial situation. Most government sources of financial aid are need-based.

Net Income

This is income after taxes, deductions, and allowances have been subtracted.

New Borrower

See First-Time Borrower