<p>This is what the CC EFC calculator said:
Parent Contribution: 1,502.00
Student Contribution: 0.00
Total Expected Family Contribution: 1,502.00</p>
<p>There is a big difference between the two, and Princeton is supposed to be extremely generous right? Did I do something wrong? Which one is more realistic?</p>
<p>Looks about right for the Pton early estimator. It looks pretty generous considering that there are no loans. But I've heard Harvard and Yale don't make parents contribute anything if income is under 40K. I don't know how loans play into that though.</p>
<p>thanks, but if I apply ED, will I get something similar to the calculator still? This is really important--my school needs me to decide within the next week or so. Thanks!</p>
<p>Brown also has a policy similar to Harvard and Yale concerning the family contribution. I do, however, believe if the parent makes less than 20,000 they registar no contribution. I could be mistaken though. I am just conveying what a friend passed on to me.</p>