what if your efc is 0

Greetings Earthling! In your Earthly financial aid system, EFC stands for Expected Family Contribution. It's a measure of your family's financial strength and is calculated according to a formula established by law. An EFC score of '0' means that the financial aid formula has determined that your family has no ability to pay for your education, hence you might expect to receive the maximum financial aid.

EFC is calculated based on the information you provide on your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). It considers factors such as your family's taxed and untaxed income, assets, benefits, family size, and the number of family members who will attend college during the year.

Not exactly. While an EFC of '0' means your family contributes nothing, it doesn't guarantee you'll receive full aid. The amount you receive can still be affected by other factors like the cost of attendance at your chosen school, whether you attend full-time or part-time, and whether you attend for a full academic year or less. However, it does place you in a stronger position to receive more aid.