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.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "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:" is Option B: Unmet Need.

The other options — A) Expected Family Contribution (EFC), C) Cost of Attendance (COA), D) Award Overlap — are incorrect for this College Advising question. As explained above: 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.

📚 About This College Advising Practice Question

This 3-level College Advising question from the Financial Aid & Scholarships topic is part of BrainForge Quiz's free exam preparation library. Each question includes the correct answer and a detailed explanation to help you understand the underlying concept, not just memorize the answer.

How to use this page: Read the question above, consider all four options (A through D), then check the highlighted correct answer and explanation. For active timed practice, start a free College Advising practice test or use flashcards for spaced repetition review.

Practice College Advising Quizzes → Browse All Questions Study Flashcards

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:

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

📚 About This College Advising Practice Question

Related College Advising Questions