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    Calculate Your Cost

    Thanks to financial aid, most students pay less than a college's sticker price. Find out how to get an estimate of your net price — the real price you'll pay — for any college.

    How to Get the Best Estimate of Your College Costs

    Numbers to know for your college search.

    Net Price

    Don’t rule out a college because of its sticker price. Get the facts on net price and net price calculators.

    Expected Family Contribution

    Expected Family Contribution (EFC), is a measure of your family’s financial strength. Colleges and states use this number to help determine your financial aid award.