This question is about the Student Aid Index. The Student Aid Index (SAI) replaced the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) for ...

One major change is replacement of the expected family contribution – a formula to determine need-based financial aid eligibility based on answers families provide on the FAFSA – with the ...

The SAI replaced the expected family contribution, which was previously used on the application. Typically, the SAI ...

We do this by subtracting the amount of your Expected Family Contribution (EFC)/Student Aid Index (SAI) according to the results of your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) from the cost ...

Some alternative options include the following: In short, it’s up to each family to determine the best way to cover the expected student contribution. Regardless of your decision, your scholarship ...

The SAI replaced the expected family contribution, which was previously used on the application. Typically, the SAI calculation expects parents to use 25% to 35% of their adjusted available income ...