Even if the alternative measures don't cover the full cost of tuition and living expenses, they will reduce the amount you have to borrow in the end. (thecollegeinvestor.com)
But often these do not cover the full cost of attendance, which includes not just tuition, but boarding, meals, school supplies, and other odds - and - ends costs. (cedaredlending.com)
Once meeting the annual deductible amount, the insurer covers the full costs for the rest of the year. (investopedia.com)