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Expected Family Contribution (EFC) Calculator

Why do I have to calculate expected family contribution? The difference between “cost of attendance” (total cost) and financial “need” is the expected family contribution. The financial need of the student, by far, is the most important factor in determining financial aid. Most of the financial aid given by the Federal and State governments is based on the financial need of the student. Also, most of the financial aid given by the colleges is need-based.

Cost of Attendance
- Expected Family Contribution
= Financial Need
- Resources of the Student
= Adjusted Financial Need

A good free accurate EFC calculator is contained on the finaid website, the link is:

http://www.finaid.org/calculators/finaidestimate.phtml

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