Financial Aid (FAFSA) and EFC part2?

Question

my school is worth 1800 that excludes book, so if i get this straight since my EFC is 1217, i'm going to pay that amoun and in turn they'll pay 883 dollars???

i'm in my senior year in university, not in high school

Answer 1

It could be a possibility until the college sends a mail with the financial aid package. However, in the meantime, it is an idea is to search for scholarships to be on the safe side. There are free sources to locate scholarships online and in the local community.

First, the high school guidance office can provide a list of local scholarships to apply for consideration to current high school students.

Second, the college's financial aid office and website has a list of private scholarships offered from outside organizations and companies. Sometimes a college major's website will list scholarships, too.

Third, the public library has a book listing scholarships with some not even listed on the web.

Finally, I recommend joining several free membership scholarship search websites. There are scholarships for a variety of things including ethnicity, clubs, hobbies, and even wearing duct tape to the high school prom. Most are updated on a regular basis. Most offer a customized search based on information entered onto a form on the website.

Good luck!