The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the increase in the price level of a basket of goods and services consumed by most households. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) calculates and publishes the CPI monthly, tracking the change in average consumer goods prices over time. The list, according to the BLS, includes “food, clothing, shelter, fuels, transportation, doctors’...

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　　Before the 2024–25 academic year, when it was replaced by the Student Aid Index (SAI), the expected family contribution (EFC) represented how much your family was expected to contribute toward your college costs. The formula, which was established by law, took into account: 　　Your family’s income (taxed and untaxed)Your family’s assetsAny benefits your family receives (such as Social Security or...

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