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This article is from the Financial Aid, Scholarships, and Fellowships FAQ, by Mark Kantrowitz with numerous contributions by others.

11.6. Why is the family contribution listed on the SAR different from the family contribution expected by the university?

The federal formula for computing the expected family contribution
is different from those used by many universities. In particular,
the federal formula does not consider home equity as part of the
assets.

 

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