The new changes mean the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) will be replaced with something called the Student Aid Index (SAI) beginning in the 2024-25 award year (which is the FAFSA you will ...

The Student Aid Index (SAI) replaced the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) for the FAFSA (which families are filing right now). However, this has led to a lot of confusion. What does SAI mean?

There are a few differences between SAI and EFC, such as elimination of the number of family members in college from the calculation. Previously, if a parent indicated on the FAFSA that they had ...

FSA IDs are the username and password required for FAFSA submission. Change from Expected Family Contribution (EFC) to Student Aid Index (SAI): Starting from the 2024-2025 FAFSA, EFC is replaced by ...

This calculator will help you determine your financial aid eligibility for the 2025 - 2026 school year, using the most ...

in addition to the SAI to determine eligibility for Pell Grant award amounts. Students will also be able to estimate their eligibility for the grant before they complete the FAFSA. The maximum ...

Student Aid Index (SAI) is based on a federal calculation using the information provided on a student’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The SAI is made up of two parts: the student ...

The EFC is being replaced with the Student Aid Index (SAI). Federal Pell Grant eligibility will now be determined by family size and family income in relation to the federal poverty level. If any ...

The FAFSA for the 2025-2026 academic year is scheduled to become available on December 1. To actually receive aid, you must be admitted and enrolled in a degree-seeking program at the University. What ...

Once colleges have your FAFSA information—usually one to two weeks after you submit the form—they will review your information and send you a financial aid offer based on your SAI number.

Now it’s called the Student Aid Index, or SAI. Basically, it means the same thing — the percentage of a student’s college costs FAFSA determines that the student (or, more accurately ...

Prompt completion is especially important this year in light of the delayed release of the FAFSA. Expected Family Contribution (EFC) Changes to Student Aid Index (SAI) The Student Aid Index will be ...