The Expected Family Contribution (EFC) is how much you’ll be expected to contribute to college costs, and it helps determine how much financial need you have. From a federal perspective, the cost of attendance (COA) – EFC = financial need. Your EFC is determined by the information you supply on the FAFSA. An EFC calculator can help you estimate what your Expected Family Contribution may be, and assist you in planning for how to pay…
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