<p>Couple of points</p>
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<li><p>yes the FAFSA EFC is one number and what the schools calculate you need to pay is another. Run the Net Price Calculator on a few colleges to see what it looks like for you. Even if you are eligible for max aid, most colleges don’t cover full need–you may have a significant gap. </p></li>
<li><p>at schools that are not FAFSA only, you will likely have to ask for a noncustodial parent waiver and see if they will allow you to submit financials without your father’s info</p></li>
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