My SMFA Calendar Contact
          Help  
SMFA Boston
New Students    Visitors    Students    Parents    Alumni   
Previous Page Previous Page   Home AdmissionsFinancial Aid and ScholarshipsAbout Financial Aid : What is Financial Need
About Financial Aid
Eligibility
How Financial Aid is Awarded
What is Financial Need?
Financial Aid Packages
Dependency
Student Responsibility
Academic Progress
Refund Policies
Study Abroad
 
  Printer-friendly Printer-friendly
 
Have Questions?
Contact the SMFA Financial Aid office at finaid@smfa.edu or toll free at 800-776-0135
What is Financial Need?
 
Financial need is the difference between the cost of attendance at the Museum School for one year and a family’s ability to pay those costs, called the expected family contribution (EFC).

Cost of Attendance – Expected Family Contribution = Financial Need

How Is Your Expected Family Contribution Determined?
Your EFC is based on income from employment, savings, assets, and any other benefits received, such as Social Security, GI Bill, etc., as reported by you and your family on the FAFSA. Your EFC is calculated by a federally approved need analysis formula established by the United States Congress. This number represents the minimum amount you and your family are expected to contribute toward your education for the academic year.