Expected Family Contribution (EFC)
Learn about the Expected Family Contribution (EFC), a calculation used by colleges to determine how much a family should be able to contribute toward education expenses for one academic year based on the parents' and student's income and assets reported on the financial aid applications. To calculate your EFC, use MEFA’s EFC Calculator.
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