Determination of Financial Need

Financial need is the difference between JU’s total cost of attendance and a family’s expected contribution (EFC). The total cost of attendance includes tuition and mandatory fees, room and board, books, personal expenses, and transportation.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is used to determine the EFC. Factors considered in determining a family’s contribution are:

parent and student income and assets
household size
number attending college
age of the primary wage earner
state of residency