When awarding financial aid, we are required to take into consideration both your cost of attendance and estimated family contribution (EFC). The cost of attendance is the average amount it will cost a student to attend Texas State. The estimated family contribution (EFC) is the amount of assistance you and your family are expected by the federal government to contribute toward your education during an academic year. To calculate your need and determine the types and amounts of aid for which you are eligible, we use the cost of attendance and estimated family contribution as follows:
| Financial Need Calculation | |
| Cost of Attendance | $16,968 |
| Estimated family contribution (EFC) | -$5,000 |
| Financial need | $11,968 |