How much does your Undergrad school matter

DunninLA
Mon, 22 Nov 2010 19:47:37 +0000

Destroyer:

Have you done an estimated FAFSA form? That will give you your Expected Family Contribution (EFC). A rich private school will then give you grants (free money), direct loans (they’re a low % rate), more expensive loans, Work Study (about $2,700 worth of work during the school year) to bridge the gap between Cost of Attendance (COA) and EFC.

Many times, a Private school with a big endownment will be able to do better than a Flagship Public, or BYU. But you’ve got to know your EFC before anyone can help guide you.