Net price is what your family actually pays after grants and scholarships are subtracted from total cost of attendance. It's often thousands less than the sticker price.

Does family income affect financial aid?

Yes. Most need-based aid is determined by your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) or Student Aid Index (SAI), calculated from your FAFSA.

Net Price Estimator

Estimate what you'll actually pay after financial aid and merit scholarships.

1. Household income

2. Total household assets (savings, investments — excluding home and retirement)

3. Children in college at the same time

4. Academic profile (for merit aid estimate)

FAFSA Guide State Aid Guides Scholarships

KidToCollege is free to use and editorially independent. Data sourced from public records including IPEDS, Common Data Sets, College Board and FAFSA.gov. Always verify deadlines and requirements directly with institutions. Not a guarantee of admission or financial aid.