Estimate Eligibility

Your financial aid eligibility—the amount your financial aid package will be designed to cover—is based on an equation that subtracts your expected family contribution (EFC) from the cost of attendance (COA) for your degree program.

Cost of attendance (COA) is a total estimate of billable charges for tuition, room and board, as well as additional expenses you will incur for books, supplies, and some personal expenses. For undergraduate students, billable charges are set based upon the current tuition rate and the cost of a double, air-conditioned room, and the full 19-meal plan.

Expected family contribution (EFC) is the amount of money a student’s family is responsible for paying toward cost of attendance. This amount is based largely on a federal need-analysis formula, but also is influenced by some institution-specific financial aid policies. To get an estimate of your family’s EFC, visit www.finaid.org. (Please note that this will provide only an estimate; your actual eligibility will be determined by the Financial Aid Office using the information you submit on the aid application.)