What is Expected Family Contributions (E.F.C.) concerning federal funding?

Question

What is Expected Family Contributions (E.F.C.) concerning federal funding?

Answer 1

If you're referring to financial aid for college, it's what the government expects you or your family to contribute to paying for your college education.

It's usually pretty ridiculous.  Especially with the price of gas.  Cheap bastages.

Answer 2

The EFC is the amount that your family is expected to contribute to your education.

For me, I am out on my own, over 23 and married. The EFC would be the amount that the government thinks I should be accountable for before adding any grants or loans.