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Financial need is the difference between the Cost of Attendance (COA) and the Expected Family Contribution (EFC). Financial needs can be expressed as an equation: COA minus EFC equals financial need.
COA
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- EFC
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Financial Need
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For each student, the COA, EFC, and financial need will be different. Financial aid is offered to help the student cover their financial need depending on specific qualifications and available funding.
The Cost of Attendance includes:
The Colorado Commission of Higher Education determines the amounts for each budget item. Tuition & fees are based on actual cost, and the other items are adjusted according to whether you live on-campus, off-campus, or with parents or relatives.
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