<p>@tryandsucceed, Yet the FASFA determines the EFC amount for each family. Because of my income and my fathers income (mostly his) I have to pay close to $13,000 a year. What my father makes DOES determine how much I can pay per year. It is obvious you did not read my posts thoroughly if I have claimed I will be paying half of my bill each month while he is paying the other half.</p>
<p>if you don’t like what I have to say, don’t read this thread.</p>
<p>Ps. Your thread is available for everyone to read whether they like what you’re saying or not. That’s the nature of a forum - discussion.</p>
<p>If you look over some of the financial aid discussions you would see that many middle class families have difficulty meeting EFC. They can gripe or they can find workable alternatives or they can do both. You had very good alternatives (being fortunate enough to be in a state with good public schools) and you rejected every one. </p>
<p>Your EFC difficulties are NOT UNIQUE. What’s unique about your thread, and what is sparking the interest, is that you seem to flat out refuse to accept workable alternatives.</p>
<p>@paintgirl417:</p>
<p>I know that FAFSA determines EFC based on income. That doesn’t mean your family is going to give you that EFC amount.</p>
<p>By the way, it is not mostly your father’s income that gave you an EFC of $13K. My parents (combined) make more than your father and my EFC is less than $6K. Every dollar over $6K that you made working is primarily the reason for your high EFC. Food for thought.</p>
<p>If you think I’m going to read through 20 pages of comments, you are crazy. I went by your original post, in which you complained that your dad said he wouldn’t give you $1,200 per month. That is your bad if you didn’t state then that the $1,200 is being split by you and your dad.</p>
<p>I can read whatever thread I want, thank you. If you don’t like the advice and suggestions that people are giving you here, then don’t make a post complaining about your situation and ASKING for information from posters here.</p>
<p>No. No, the Fafsa doesn’t determine college EFC. And at a college that is not meet full need, it has very little standing on the aid the college gives you. </p>
<p>And anything called EFC or family contribution or net or whatever- does NOT mean the family can afford it. It is a calculation.</p>
<p>Her dad has apparently kicked in the first 900 toward the 12k.</p>
<p>Closing thread as it is going in circles, bickering and is becoming unproductive.</p>
<p>Thanking every one for their comments. OP asked a question received answers and a lot of advice, which she is not receptive to. Op feels that she has a plan that can work and will work her plan. all the best to her.</p>