What is Student Aid Index (SAI)?
The College Pod
JUNE 8, 2024
How do Colleges Use Your Student Aid Index? Financial Need is calculated by subtracting your SAI from the college's Cost of Attendance (COA), which includes tuition, fees, room and board, books, supplies, and other expenses. However, many colleges might meet this "financial need" with a mix of financial aid that includes loans.
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