What is my Expected Family Contribution (EFC)?
Expected family contribution (EFC) is the amount you and your family are expected to contribute toward your education for one school year. You receive an EFC based on the processing results of your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). *Keep in mind that some students may not end up paying their expected family contribution depending on the cost of attendance of the college.
Your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) is the amount you and your family are estimated to be able to contribute towards your education in a given year. It is not the amount that you will actually have to pay. Your EFC is listed on your Student Aid Report (SAR) based on the processing results of your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Your EFC also assists the Financial Aid Office in determining your financial need and your eligibility.
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- I received my Student Aid Report (SAR) and there is an asterisk (*) by my Estimated Family Contribution (EFC). What does that mean?
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