What does a efc number of 2248 mean?

Question

on the fafsa application

Answer 1

The numbers represent how much your Expected Family Contribution is supposed to be. 2248 means that your family is expected to give $2,248 towards your college education.

Answer 2

The numbers represent how much your Expected Family Contribution is supposed to be. 2248 means that your family is expected to give $2,248 towards your college education. However, in order to be eligible for financial assistance, your college tuition just needs to be higher than your EFC. For example, if your family makes $30,000/yr and your tuition is $40,000; you will still be considered for some type of financial aid.

Typically, FAFSA will tell you if you are eligible for aid.