<p>I have seen several schools point blank say “We expect your family to contribute.”</p>
<p>bdm, that is my understanding, also. And that Fed aid is in the form of loans and is capped waaaay below actual costs of attendance at most med schools, but it might get you by at some state schools if you live in your car and eat only Ramen. ;). (There may be some limited grants , but since we won’t qualify, I haven’t looked. Yet.;))</p>
<p>bdm, is the number on fed loans for a first year about $28,500?</p>