After your need has been calculated, the school makes an award up to the total amount of your need. Your award may include a combination of grants, scholarships, work-study, or loans. Subtract each institution s financial aid offer from that institution s cost of attendance to determine the amount that you and your family will contribute. An EFC is Expected Family Contribution . You and your family are primarily responsible for your education.
Financial aid is intended to supplement the family s resources.
The need analysis formula considers such things as income, assets, taxes paid, family size, and the number of family members in college. If you are a dependent student based on Federal criteria, your parents resources are also considered. We have provided the Satisfactory Academic Progress policy.