<p>EFC does not necessarily mean "we think you can pay this much out of your current income." The assumption is that families will have anticipated the costs of college, and will have some savings or other assets available to help meet those expenses. A family that can afford to pay $50-60K each year for private high school quite clearly has the means to pay college tuition. It's absurd to suggest that financial aid should be available to a high-income family that has made a deliberate choice to use their college savings for high school.<br>
Most families, even high-income ones, have to make sacrifices in order to send their children to an expensive private college. That's why so many students attend their state universities.</p>
<p>The long answer to what you are asking about can be found here: </p>
<p>In molliegym's defense, I don't think she was complaining or asking for sympathy. She stated, "I feel your pain." Those of you who are familiar with my posts know that I don't have too much sympathy for folks who really can afford college but have chosen to live in such a manner that they didn't save. In this case, though, all I sensed was a wistful explanation of her situation ... she didn't say she should receive free money. And she shared a good school choice!</p>