How much does Financial Aid usually cover ?

Paying for College
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<p>For instance, for private colleges like USC.
Tuition is around $60,801<br>
My EFC is 0</p>

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<p>There is no way to know for certain what any particular institution will do UNLESS it is explicitly stated by that institution. You really do have to ask each and every financial aid office.</p>

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<p>It varies hugely by institution. Some schools promisce to meet need without loans. Some promise to meet need but will include a ton of loans. Many do not promise to meet need at all.</p>

<p>There is no “usually”</p>

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<p>Your FAFSA EFC may be 0, but your CSS Profile “family contribution” may be different.</p>

<p>USC meets need, while most schools don’t.</p>

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<p>If you have high EFC and pick schools that meet need, you’ll get a lot of money. If your EFC is low or you pick schools with less generous financial aid, the amount could vary a lot.</p>

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<p>Kudryavka, you are 100% incorrect. A LOW EFC means the chance for more gov’t aid. A high EFC means no gov’t aid (except for Stafford loan) and a MUCH smaller chance for any school aid.</p>

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<p>OP…be aware that while USC “meets need”…many privates don’t meet need…and many publics don’t either.</p>

<p>If you’re a Calif resident, a UC would probably meet need.</p>

<p>Be careful with your school choices. OOS publics probably won’t come close to meeting need for a 0 EFC unless the school is known to give huge merit for stats and you have very high stats.</p>