<p>i am completely knew at this and I have no idea what exactly an EFC is... what is considered low or high?</p>
<p>EFC is Expected Family Contribution. Whether it's "high or low" depends on your perceptions. In terms of Financial Aid the lower the better since that is the portion you will be expected to pay. However, don't assume that the difference between the tuition and the EFC will be free money to you. The difference is referred to as demonstrated need and only some schools will meet 100% of that need. Many make up the difference with loans and work-study programs. So for example, if a school says it meets 80% of demonstrated need you'll be expected to come up with the difference or not attend.</p>
<p>Even schools that meet 100% of your demonstrated need can fill that need with all loans. Best to check the average amount of grant/scholarship aid and the average amount of debt tha tstudents graduate with</p>