Expected Family Contribution (EFC)

Your EFC is an index number that is used to determine the types and amounts of financial aid a student is eligible for. The information submitted on the FAFSA is used to calculate the EFC.

The EFC is calculated according to a formula established by law. Data elements such as taxed and untaxed income, assets, and benefits (such as unemployment or Social Security) all could be considered in the formula. Also considered are family size and the number of family members who will attend college during the year. 

Contact the Financial Aid Department if corrections need to be made, or to request a reevaluation of aid eligibility if there has been a significant loss or reduction of income since completing the FAFSA.