How will sibling graduation affect my EFC?

thumper1
Sat, 20 Feb 2010 19:50:12 +0000

The EFC actually could more than double when the older sibling graduates. Remember, not only will he not be a college student, but likely he will also not any longer be a counted as a household member. SO instead of having four members of the household (mom, dad, bro and sis) there will only be three (mom, dad, sis). In addition, there will now only be one in college instead of two.

And if your parents’ incomes increase, that will also add to your EFC.

We were in the same boat. Our EFC more than doubled this year. DS is no longer a member of our household, AND he no longer is in college.