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I don’t believe that’s true (the 30% thing!). Anecdotally, we have 7 years receiving Rice financial aid (Child number 2 graduates this May), and with income over $100,000 our Rice expected contribution has been the same as the FAFSA EFC each year. We have been very happy with the financial aid we’ve received. I would still encourage the OP to apply RD unless money is no object and he or she is firmly set on Rice U.</p>