Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the first step in the financial aid process, determining the amount a student and their family will be expected to contribute to the total cost of postsecondary education.
Expected Family Contribution (EFC) is a term used in the college financial aid process to determine an applicant's eligibility for need-based federal student aid, as well as state and institutional (college) aid.
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