EFC that starts with 0.?

Question

Okay I am confused my EFC number is 09157. What exactly does the 0 mean. Does this mean that my family should pay $9157 of my tuition.

Answer 1

According to the federal student aid website that DOES NOT mean they need to contribute $9157. It is a code that your schools financial aid office uses to determine what you are eligible for. I too want to know what my son's code or score of 3275 means. I guess we need to contact whatever school you plan to or have enrolled in.