20 USC 1087mm - Family contribution
For the purpose of this subchapter and part C of subchapter I of chapter 34 of title 42, except subpart 2 of part A of this subchapter, the term family contribution with respect to any student means the amount which the student and the students family may be reasonably expected to contribute toward the students postsecondary education for the academic year for which the determination is made, as determined in accordance with this part.