Federal methodology - FM

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Federal methodology - FM

Federal methodology, or FM, is a legally-defined formula that the federal government uses to calculate a student's estimated financial contribution (EFC). The EFC is an approximation of the portion of college education expenses that will not be covered by financial aid.

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