What is the EFC and how is it used?
The Expected Family Contribution (EFC) is a number derived from the federal needs analysis. This number represents the amount of money that your family should be able to contribute toward the cost of your education for the applicable school year. This number, used in conjunction with the cost of attendance determines the amount of Pell Grant funding for which you are eligible. To calculate your approximate EFC, you can visit the FinAid Expected Family Contribution Calculator.
