The Student Aid Index (SAI) replaced the Expected Family Contribution (EFC ... they're wanting to know what SAI number will qualify for the most financial aid. But it's important to remember ...

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 ...

Colleges and universities have always used certain data and formulas to figure out how much financial aid students can ... contribution to the EFC was divided by the number of children in college.

When your FAFSA ... the Expected Family Contribution (EFC), and it is used to determine your financial need. When calculating your EFC, factors such as parental income (for dependent students), ...