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Expected Family Contribution

The U.S. Department of Education has developed a methodology that measures your family's financial strength.  This calculation is called your Expected Family Contribution (EFC).  Your EFC is based upon the asset and income information you listed on the FAFSA and is the amount the federal government feels your family can contribute to your higher education expenses.  MSOE will use your EFC to determine what institutional, state, and federal funds you are eligible for.  Please note, a student's financial aid award may not necessarily equal the difference between the educational expenses and the EFC.

FAFSA4caster (Estimate your Expected Family Contribution)
Visit the Federal Student Aid FAFSA4caster to receive early estimates your expected family contribution and of eligibility for federal student aid.