<p>destroyer, what was your EFC? u can find it out pretty closely if you go to NU cost site. that determines the amt of aid . If it is 15 pct of COA (I believe $8400) or less, you’ll get lots of grants , not as much loans.</p>
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<p>per college board, the avg grant/loan distribution composing the FA (that covers unmet need defined by COA-EFC) pkg is 78/22.</p>
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<p>FA was the biggest reason <em>I</em> liked NU. But that is because we are financially needy. If one is not as needy, then it might not be as good with FA.</p>