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 ...

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 Financial Aid Office takes the total cost for attending Santa Clara University for an academic year (including room, board, books, supplies, local transportation, loan fees and personal expenses) ...

Who receives need-based financial aid? To determine who receives need-based financial aid, we first calculate how much financial aid you need. We do this by subtracting the amount of your Expected ...

The EFC is calculated based on your FAFSA. Your EFC is how much your family is expected to put toward your education in a given year, and you'll get that number after you fill out the FAFSA.

The formula to determine federal financial aid eligibility is standard for all applicants. However, there is some flexibility, when appropriate, for financial aid administrators to exercise ...

College bound students are anxiously waiting for their acceptance letters as well as financial aid offers to determine where ...

The higher your EFC, the less aid you receive. So, for a family with significant assets, it is difficult to get much more in financial aid. The good news is, the $250k in retirement accounts will ...

The higher your EFC, the less aid you receive. So, for a family with significant assets, it is difficult to get much more in financial aid. The good news is, the $250k in retirement accounts will ...