Can someone explain EFC and what the school offers?

Yes it was reported, and then subsequently revised after I talked with 2 schools, but I see that the advice was wrong as FAFSA shouldn’t be corrected. We will probably occupy it this summer, but right now looking at what we’re offered for moving back, I thought it was a wash, but I might actually lose money as I still have to pay property tax etc. I just emailed one of the schools to ask plainly if equity is causing them to only offer Cal Grant and work study. The grant they offer has remained the same whether I have rental or not (that seemed to have been confirmed but I asked one more time). The school is probably thinking I’m really slow in understanding these things :face_holding_back_tears:

If SCU is not looking at equity then I’m not sure why the grant remains the same. Is cal grant a benefit from the school or from the state?