Definition The method by which the federal government calculates the eligibility for federal aid programs (such as Pell grants or subsidized loans) for student education. As part of the eligibility de [..]

The need analysis formula used to determine the EFC. The Federal Methodology takes family size, the number of family members in college, taxable and nontaxable income and assets into account. Unlike most Institutional Methodologies, however, the Federal Methodology does not consider the net value of the family residence.

The need analysis formula used to determine a family’s expected family contribution. The Federal Methodology considers family size, the number of family members in college, taxable and nontaxable inco [..]

The system used to determine a student’s eligibility for federal student financial aid.

The Federal Methodology is a standardized formula, defined by federal law, for determining a student’s (and family’s) ability to pay for postsecondary education expenses. The formula is also used to d [..]

The need analysis formula used to determine a student's Expected Family Contribution.

The formula that Congress sets to determine the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) for student financial aid applicants.

Formula used to determine student's financial aid eligibility.

The formulas used to determine a student’s eligibility for federal (Title IV) financial aid funds. The formulas take into account income, certain assets, certain expenses, family size and other factors. Retirement savings, home equity and non-custodial parents are not considered; stepparent finances are included. Distinct from Institutional Methodo [..]

The formula used to determine a family's eligibility for federal aid.

The formula used to determine a family’s eligibility for federal aid.

 This is the need analysis formula used to determine the Expected Family Contribution (EFC). The Federal Methodology takes family size, the number of family members in college, and taxable and nontaxa [..]

Formula by which financial need is determined b y the government. The Federal Methodology considers family size, the number of family members in college, taxable and nontaxable income and assets.

the formula the federal government uses to determine a family’s ability to contribute toward a college education using the information submitted on the FAFSA to calculate the expected family contribution (doesn’t count home equity and certain other assets); also used by states and some colleges.

the formula used to determine a family's eligibility for federal aid. 

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The need analysis formula mandated by federal law to determine a family's xpected Family Contribution (EFC).

The formulas used to determine a student’s eligibility for federal Title IV funds. The formulas take into account income, some assets, expenses, family size, and other factors. FM is created by the U.S. Department of Education, approved by Congress, and revised every 5 to 8 years.

The need analysis formula used to determine the EFC. The Federal Methodology takes family size, the number of family members in college, taxable and nontaxable income and assets into account. Unlike m [..]

 the formula the federal government uses to determine a family's ability to contribute toward a college education using the information submitted on the FAFSA to calculate the expected family con [..]

A formula, defined by statute, that is used to determine the expected family contribution (EFC) for federal financial aid.

(FM) – This formula is used to determine eligibility for all federal aid, including Pell Grants, Direct Loans, Perkins Loans, Work– study, and most state scholarship aid. The EFC is determined from th [..]

The formula used by the federal government to determine your Expected Family Contribution (EFC).

The need analysis formula used to determine a family’s Expected Family Contribution (EFC). The Federal Methodology considers taxable and nontaxable income and assets, family size, and the number of fa [..]

The need analysis formula used to determine your Expected Family Contribution. The Federal Methodology takes family size, the number of family members in college, taxable and nontaxable income, and assets into account. Unlike most Institutional Methodologies, however, the Federal Methodology does not consider the net value of the family's resi [..]

The formula used (via information provided on the FAFSA) to determine eligibility for Federal funds; some states use it as a rationing devise for state funds as well.