Visit the FAFSA website and click on the "Start Here" button to log into your account with your first and last name, social security number and date of birth. Once you logged into your FAFSA account, click on the "Check Status of FAFSA" link.
Click on "View Processed Information" and enter your PIN number on the next page. Click the "Next" button after you enter your PIN number to view the status regarding your completed FAFSA.
Review the information about your estimated family contribution under the "EFC" section of the page. Your EFC should be in a 5-digit number consisting of numerical values only with no commas. For example, if your EFC for the upcoming school year is $3561, your EFC will appear as 03561 on the FAFSA.