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Starting July 1, 2024, the FAFSA will only have a maximum of 36 questions instead of 108. The form will be available in 11 languages to benefit those who aren’t native English speakers.
The SAI is a number that estimates the applicant’s ability to pay for college, generated based on the information provided on the FAFSA. Colleges compare an applicant’s SAI with the cost of ...
[1] There are a number of free calculators on the Web to help applicants estimate the EFC before filing the FAFSA. Recipients of need-based financial aid must reapply for each year by completing a new FAFSA. The term and concept of Expected Family Contribution was replaced by the term Student Aid Index (SAI) in 2024. [2]
The FAFSA is a relatively easy form to fill out, as it lets parents link to their previously filed tax returns to answer the financial questions. It has now been streamlined to just 36 questions ...
The college financial aid application used by millions of American families is now officially open for the 2025-2026 school year -- 10 days ahead of schedule. What do I need to know about applying ...
The Education Department announced an update to the SAI tables that will allow students to benefit from an additional $1.8 billion in aid. (Credit: Getty Images) (Richard Stephen via Getty Images)
The changes to the form are meant to make the FAFSA easier to fill out and deliver more financial aid to students and families, but the implementation was plagued with problems.
Applying for FAFSA became more uncertain this year. Bold.org pulled together the latest tips for applying to set you up for success. 9 tips for applying for FAFSA as new, simplified form rolls out ...