Expected Family Contribution


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Expected Family Contribution

The amount that a student and his/her family are calculated to be able to pay for an academic year at a post-secondary educational institution. The expected family contribution is used in the FAFSA system. It is calculated by taking the tuition and subtracting the federal financial aid for which the student is eligible.
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