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Clergy
A member of the clergy is an official of a religious group or order. Examples of clergy include priests,
bishops, pastors, ministers, rabbis, imam and ayatollah.
Cohabit
A couple is said to cohabit when they live together.
Combat Pay
Combat pay is a form of hazard pay for soldiers who are deployed to a combat zone or engaged in active
combat.
Common Application
The Common Application is a standard college admissions application form accepted by more than 400
colleges that are members of the Common Application Association.
Common-Law Marriage
A common-law marriage is a marriage established by mutual agreement and cohabitation, as opposed to
a ceremony performed by an authorized person in front of witnesses.
Community Property
Community property is property owned jointly by husband and wife.
Completion
Completion of a degree or certificate program occurs when the student receives the degree or certificate,
typically during a graduation ceremony.
Conflicting Information
Conflicting information is any discrepancy or inconsistency in the information provided to a college,
including information from the FAFSA and federal income tax returns.
Cost of Attendance
A college’s cost of attendance includes the cost of tuition, fees, room, board, books, supplies, equipment,
transportation, loan fees, dependent-care costs, disability-related costs and miscellaneous/personal
expenses.
Coverdell Education Savings Account
A Coverdell Education Savings Account is a tax-advantaged account for saving for qualified K-12 and
higher education expenses. Contributions are limited to $2,000 per year through age 18.
CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE
The CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE is a financial aid application created by the College Scholarship
Service of the College Board. The PROFILE is used by more than 400 colleges, universities and private
scholarship programs to award their financial aid funds.