How much is expected of parents to contribute to the cost of their students education at UC Merced?
The amount expected from the parents depends on the family’s ability to pay. An EFC (Expected Family Contribution) is calculated by the Department of Education based on the provided family income information on the FAFSA. The University uses this uniform federal formula to determine how much parents should contribute, taking into account current income, assets, family size, how many family members attend college, how close parents are to retirement, and many other important factors.
