Question about calculating net price

Colleges & Universities Duke University
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<p>Hello, I’ve been reading about Duke’s price policy here: <a href=“http://financialaid.duke.edu/sites/default/files/NPC%20Guide%201.pdf”>http://financialaid.duke.edu/sites/default/files/NPC%20Guide%201.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>I’m still unsure of how to report my parental income in my situation:
My mother died when I was 6. My dad is remarried currently. Should I follow their instructions and exclude my step mom’s income, or do I have to include her’s too? </p>

<p>Thanks</p>

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<p>You will have to include both at almost every top college. Haven’t heard that Duke is an exception.</p>

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<p><a href=“http://financialaid.duke.edu/sites/default/files/Forms/Financial%20Aid%20Application%20Checklist-DENCP.pdf”>http://financialaid.duke.edu/sites/default/files/Forms/Financial%20Aid%20Application%20Checklist-DENCP.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Yeah, that’s why I took my first link and the one above with a grain of salt. Can anybody confirm though?</p>

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<p>It isn’t really clear. Easiest thing to do is email Duke’s FA office and ask them.</p>

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<p>Alright, thank you so much for your help. I’ll do that now. </p>

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<p>@nickchan1‌: You’ve referenced precisely the right document: Duke’s 2014 NPC Guide. That document is highly specific and, for many years, it has been the applicable “Bible.” If you comply with its detailed instruction, you have no reason for concern. </p>