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  4. Why is the Family Contribution listed on the student aid report ( SAR ) different from the Family Contribution expected by the college ?

Why is the Family Contribution listed on the student aid report ( SAR ) different from the Family Contribution expected by the college ?

The Federal formula for computing the "expected family contribution" is different from those used by many colleges and universities. Specifically, the Federal formula does not consider home equity as part of the assets formula.

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