<p>Even if a family has run the FAFSA, seeing what a PROFILE school’s expected family contribution may still be a huge shock. I just tell folks to expect that EFC will run ~30% of gross income. THAT gets a reaction.</p>
<p>I am amazed at how many parents of high school students in our community do not know how much a year at the flagship costs. If one doesn’t know that figure, it’s hard to imagine how they have managed to adequately plan for college expenses.</p>