Students and their families are expected to contribute to the cost of college to the extent that they're able. Use this 2010-11 School Year Expected Family Contribution (EFC) Calculator to:

• Estimate how much your family will be expected to contribute. After all, you can't make a realistic plan to cover your share if you don't have an idea what your share could be.
• Gain insight into your financial aid eligibility. If you're unable to contribute the entire cost of college, financial aid is available to bridge the gap. That's how the financial aid system works. The difference between the total cost and your EFC is considered your "financial need" and the amount of aid you're eligible to receive.

This calculator is designed for use by students who live in, or are citizens of, the U.S. or Canada. Data must be entered in U.S. dollars to be valid. Most colleges and universities employ a different formula to determine eligibility for students from outside the U.S. or Canada that is not available with this calculator.

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