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Glossary Financial Aid for Undergraduate Study / Term

Asset Protection Allowance

A sum subtracted from a family's total assets when determining the "expected family contribution" to college costs. This provides a safety net for families, and the allowance increases with the age of the parents.

Permanent link Asset Protection Allowance - Creation date 2020-02-18


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