<p>the EFC (expected family contribution means how much you and your family are expected to pay toward your education). Keep in mind that this is only the FAFSA efc. This number could be different at schools that use the CSS profile or their own institutional aid forms.</p>
<p>How how much you get depends on a number of factors:</p>
<p>the cost of attendance (tuition, room, board, books other misc expenses)
what percentage of financial need the school meets (you can find the average on the college board website)</p>
<p>how the aid is package (a school can meet 100% of your need using loan money)</p>