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When a college's financial aid offer does not cover a student's full demonstrated financial need, the remaining difference is often referred to as:

A Expected Family Contribution (EFC)
B Unmet Need
C Cost of Attendance (COA)
D Award Overlap

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Unmet Need, sometimes called 'gapping,' occurs when a college's financial aid package does not fully cover the difference between the Cost of Attendance and the student's Expected Family Contribution.

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