<p>I have a question about which form of EFC I should use to see how much financial aid I will get through Vanderbilt.
I used the college board EFC calculator to see what my family's projected amount would be.
I used both the IM and FM calculator, but there is quite a discrepancy between the institutional and federal calculations.
Which calculation is probably closest to the actual amount I will get? Or is it impossible to know?
Thanks so much for your help!</p>
<p>When my daughter was applying last year, I contacted Vandy’s financial aid department to find out what calculator to use. They told me to use the College Board’s IM calculator and it should be pretty close. It was pretty much right on for us. My estimates were pretty accurate though. Make sure you don’t leave anything out.</p>
<p>thanks so much! the IM calculation was the lower EFC of the two, so I am happy for that. my dad filled everything out correctly I believe. thanks for your help!</p>