<p>So FAFSA is done and the EFC is very unfortunately higher than expected, also higher than what my parents are giving me by several thousand. Does Princeton go over the EFC at all? I don't know a lot about financial aid, only that I'm going to need it. Thanks for any answers.</p>
<p>Anyone ?</p>
<p>princeton uses its own formula. The calculator is online. Assuming that you did everything right, ive heard that the calculator is extremely close to what youll end up getting</p>
<p>I think they're pretty flexible...</p>
<p>Has anyone done both calculators? Does theirs ever come out lower than FAFSA (by significant amounts)?</p>
<p>princeton is the most generous university you can find..so, don't worry at all about financial aid..they will look closely at your need and will ask you to pay only the amount you can, even if you say that you are willing to pay more.. at least that happened in my case..</p>
<p>I can confirm that their on-line calculator is very close to what they will ask. One thing to remember is that any outside scholarships that you have will first reduce your summer earnings expectation and then your term-time job earnings. They'll even let you use outside scholarship money to buy a computer if it exceeds the earnings. Our EFC on the FAFSA was higher than what Princeton actually asked of us. Also, you can still apply and receive a Stafford loan, even with the no-policy. It will likely be an unsubsidized Stafford (meaning interest accrues while you're in school, but you don't have to start payments until 6 months after you graduate). Hope that helps you.</p>
<p>I did the Princeton Calculator and it was about $1000 less than FAFSA... It could be worse, I guess. I only have a few thousand a year to make up.</p>