How does Berklee use the results of my FAFSA?
The FAFSA determines your “Expected Family Contribution,” or EFC. The EFC is the number that is the result of a federally legislated formula applied to your FAFSA information. Your EFC is the amount that the Department of Education feels that you can contribute to your education for the respective school year. However, based on institutional costs and limited federal, state, and institutional resources, many students pay or borrow more than their EFC. Berklee uses your EFC to determine which federal aid programs that you qualify for. Your EFC will be noted on your Student Aid Report (SAR).
