After completing the FAFSA, you will receive an Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) number. This EFC represents how much money the government believes your family should be able to pay toward your college expenses.
If you feel your FAFSA or EFC doesn’t reflect your true financial situation, please contact us. We ask you to send us a letter which provides a complete description of your situation. Please be specific—include all pertinent dates, unusual expenses and estimated income figures.
If you want your appeal to be considered in the financial aid award process, please make sure we receive it by March 1.
Adjustments
There are some circumstances that may lead to your FAFSA being adjusted. Here are a few examples:
- Student or parent has recently lost a job
- Unusually large medical, dental, or nursing home bills that are not covered by insurance
- Elementary or secondary school tuition
- Unusually high child or dependent care expenses
- Parents enrolled at least half-time