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Expected Family Contribution (EFC) Calculator
When a student applies for federal student aid, the information you report on the FAFSA is used to
calculate your Expected Family Contribution (EFC). The formula used to calculate your EFC is
established by law and is used to measure your family’s financial strength based on the income and
assets of both parent(s) and students. The EFC is used to determine your son or daughter’s
eligibility for federal student aid.
The EFC is subtracted from the Cost of Attendance to reach the student’s financial need. For example,
if it costs $10,000 to go to school per year and the EFC is $5000 we can provide up to $5000 in need
based financial aid.
NOTE: The financial aid office puts together a financial aid package* that comes as close as possible to
meeting your family’s need. However, because funds are limited, the total amount awarded to your son or
daughter might fall short of the amount he/she is eligible for. Also, except for Federal Pell Grant aid,
the amount of federal student aid received may be affected by other sources of educational aid the student
may get— scholarships, state aid, etc. That is why it is important that you notify us of any additional
funds your student may be receiving, so that we can make the proper adjustments to his/her aid amount.
NOTE: The estimator will not determine how much and what type of financial aid a student may be eligible for.
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