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Enter Your Info
Provide basic family financial details — income, assets, and family size.
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Get Your EFC
We estimate your Expected Family Contribution using a simplified FAFSA formula.
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Compare Schools
See estimated net costs for top schools, ranked by affordability for your family.
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FAFSA Opens October 1st
Submit your FAFSA as early as possible. Some aid is first-come, first-served. Use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool to speed up the process.
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Check Each School's Net Price Calculator
Our estimates are a starting point. Every college has its own Net Price Calculator on their website that gives more accurate, school-specific estimates.
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Merit Scholarships Can Change Everything
Need-based aid is just one piece. Many schools offer merit scholarships based on GPA, test scores, and extracurriculars that can significantly reduce costs.
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Estimated Family Contribution (EFC)
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This is what FAFSA estimates your family can pay per year. Actual aid varies by school.
Top Schools by Affordability
* Estimates are approximate. Actual financial aid depends on many factors including institutional policies, merit scholarships, and your complete financial profile. Always use each school's Net Price Calculator for more accurate estimates. Reported average net price is from College Scorecard (US Dept of Education).