If you can't meet the EFC...

Paying for College
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<p>"I'm really not sure what to do. My family only makes about $50,000 a year (which by today's standards isn't really all that much) and my EFC is $6300. I can't ask my parents for that! I have a 2 and a half year old little sister. I didn't qualify for any pell grants, and I have no idea how I'm going to pay for college."</p>

<p>Man, that sucks. I hope you really are able to pay for college.</p>

<p>As for me, I make less than half of what you do and in a single parent household, not to mention we came here recently.</p>

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I feel for ya. My mom is newly remarried and her husband owns his own business. But since I am not his child, he refuses to help with my education. in his words "i'm not his fault. so he shouldn't have to pay."</p>

<p>A possible positive twist to your situation, I've heard single parent house holds look good on financial aid apps....lol And you should qualify for some need based aid. good luck!</p>