Definitions for "PARENTS' CONTRIBUTION"
The amount parents should be able to contribute to the student's educational expenses per year (determined by the FAFSA).
The amount a student's parents can be expected to contribute to their dependent child's education; based on analysis of their income and assets calculated using the Federal Methodology formula using the data provided on the FAFSA.
The amount of money the parent(s) are expected to contribute for the year toward the student's Cost of Attendance.