Your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) is a number created by the U.S. Department of Education after you submit a FAFSA. When determining your EFC, the department considers information provided on your FAFSA such as income, assets, family size, where you live, and the number of children your family has in college.
Despite the name, your EFC is not what you are actually expected to contribute financially to your education. Your EFC determines how much need-based financial aid you may be eligible to receive. By reviewing students for the Spring 2022 ARPA Emergency Grant based on their EFC, WVU is prioritizing students with the greatest financial need.