Expected Family Contribution
The expected family contribution (EFC) is the number that is derived from information on the FAFSA used to determine financial aid eligibility. The Office of Student Financial Aid and Employment compares the student's cost of attendance to the EFC to determine the student's financial need for financial aid from federal, state, university and private sources. For example, the EFC formula is used to determine a student's eligibility for the following federal aid:
What information is required to calculate the EFC?
The information a student provides in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is used to determine the student's EFC. A student sends the completed FAFSA application to the federal processor which calculates the student's EFC. The EFC is recorded on the Student Aid Report (SAR) which is sent to each student to verify the accuracy of the information they provided in the FAFSA.
To estimate your family contribution, go to Collegeboard Online's EFC Calculator
