Why is my EFC so high?

thisisdann
Mon, 27 Apr 2020 21:25:21 +0000

brantly:

Hi, I’ll try to help. Some more information would be useful to know. Just to clarify, you are currently a junior in college and have submitted FAFSA for your senior year?

What was your EFC in previous years? Were you getting a Pell grant? What kind of financial aid were. you getting? How much did you pay out of pocket or borrow?

As for any possible changes this year …
How many people are in your household? Do you have siblings? Were any of them in college in previous years, but not in the upcoming year? Does your mom own a house? Did she roll over any retirement funds?

I’m a fourth-year currently and will be finishing in 2021. I have submitted my FAFSA on time.

My EFC in the previous year were 0, 0, 0, and 1509. I have been getting a Pell Grant and a Cal grant as well which covered all my financial needs. I know Cal Grants finish after four years, so I was counting on the Pell grant to cover my tuition.

There are only 3 in my household. My mom and my younger brother. I’m the only one who’s been in college. My mom doesn’t own a house. I’m going to check with my mom about retirement funds.