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What is Student Aid Index (SAI)?

The College Pod

But what exactly is the SAI, and how does it impact your family’s financial aid eligibility? What Is the Student Aid Index? The SAI is an eligibility index number used by college financial aid offices. Essentially, it’s a numerical representation of your family’s financial need for college.

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How to Close the Gap Between Financial Aid Offers and the Cost of College

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

If that happens to your family, here’s a few ideas of how to find money to pay for college after financial aid: Contact the Financial Aid Office(s): If there is a school that particularly appeals to your student, you can contact the financial aid office and ask if there are any other options for receiving more financial aid.

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The Pros and Cons of Parent Plus Loans

College Planners of America

The FAFSA process will determine if the student is eligible for subsidized and unsubsidized student loans, Pell Grants, and/or the Work-Study Program. Parents may contact their student’s high school financial aid office for assistance. Parents apply for PPL’s separately from this process.

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The Pros and Cons of Parent Plus Loans

College Planners of America

The FAFSA process will determine if the student is eligible for subsidized and unsubsidized student loans, Pell Grants, and/or the Work-Study Program. Parents may contact their student’s high school financial aid office for assistance. Parents apply for PPL’s separately from this process.