Estimate your federal student aid eligibility and costs with the Federal Student Aid Estimator.

Where your SAI falls within the SAI range helps your school determine what level of financial support you may need. For example, a lower SAI indicates you have a higher financial need.

Estimate types of federal student aid you may be eligible for prior to completing the FAFSA® form.

Most students are eligible to receive financial aid from the federal government to help pay for college, career school, or trade school. While your income is taken into consideration, it isn’t …

Your SAI is an index number used by financial aid professionals when creating an aid offer. Your SAI is calculated using information that you (and other contributors, if required) provide on the …

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All financial aid offers (sometimes called award letters) are different, so how can you tell which school is the best fit? Follow these steps to create an action plan for comparing aid offers:

Finding student aid can seem overwhelming when you're trying to get ready for college or career school. The U.S. Department of Education’s office of Federal Student Aid is here to help you …

Explains the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) used to determine federal student aid eligibility.

Federal Student Aid provides resources to help students manage loans, apply for aid, and access information about repayment options.