In 2024, the Department of Education updated their methodology for determining Student Financial Aid and introduced the Student Aid Index (SAI) and the FAFSA Submission Summary. These replaced the previously used, Expected Family Contribution (EFC) and the Student Aid Report (SAR).
Student Aid Index (SAI) is calculated using information provided on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form. After the FAFSA is submitted, students will receive their FAFSA Submission Summary. The information provided on the FAFSA informs the results shown in these reports. A helpful student resource is: Fastweb’s FAFSA Submission Summary for students.
To estimate Student Aid Index (SAI), go to the Student Aid Index Calculator.
To learn more about the Student Aid Index, go to the Student Aid Index (SAI) information page.
