How is my financial need determined?

Financial Aid

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How is my financial need determined?

Financial need is determined by Community College of Philadelphia’s cost of attendance minus your Expected Family Contribution (EFC). If you are a dependent student, the amount you and your parents are expected to contribute will stay the same unless your family financial circumstances change.

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