Where your SAI falls within the SAI range helps your school determine what level of financial support you may need. For example, a lower SAI indicates you have a higher financial need.

Jun 13, 2025 · For more information about these changes, refer to the Aug. 15, 2025 Electronic Announcement. The 2026-27 Student Aid Index (SAI) and Pell Grant Eligibility Guide is attached.

Jan 31, 2025 · The Student Aid Index (SAI) replaced the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) on the FAFSA. Learn how SAI is calculated, key changes, and what it means for college …

Dec 11, 2025 · What is the Student Aid Index (SAI) on the FAFSA? Learn how your SAI is calculated, what it means for your financial aid eligibility, and how to estimate it using the …

Nov 23, 2025 · The Student Aid Index (SAI) replaced the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) when calculating financial aid needs for families paying for college. This is the key formula that …

Jun 13, 2025 · The Student Aid Index (SAI) is a number that colleges use to figure out how much financial aid you may be eligible for after you submit the FAFSA. It replaced the Expected …

May 30, 2024 · What is the Student Aid Index? How will this number affect the amount of college financial aid I receive? And what is a “good” SAI? We've got answers.

The Student Aid Index (SAI) is an eligibility index number that your school’s financial aid office uses to determine how much federal student aid you would receive if you attended the school.

Everything about FAFSA boils down to three letters, SAI, which stands for Student Aid Index. It is a calculated number that represents your family’s financial strength and ability to pay for …

Your SAI is your Student Aid Index, a number that represents your family’s ability to pay for one year of college. We’re often asked, “What’s a good SAI?” We provide an answer in our short …