<p>It’s definitely important to discuss the financial facts with your parents before getting deep into the college search process. Living in a high cost of living area hurts when trying to get financial aid. While your living expenses are higher, so are the incomes and asset values and this comes into play. Use the link below to get an idea of how the Estimated Family Contribution works. Have your parents punch in the numbers to get an estimated family contribution figure.</p>
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