Determination of Need
Need for financial aid is determined by the following calculation:
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Cost of Attendance (COA)
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Less
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Student Aid Index (SAI)
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Equals
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Financial Aid (Need)
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The Student Aid Index (SAI) is an eligibility index number calculated by the Department of Education uses to determine a student's eligibility for financial assistance. This number is a result of the financial information a student and their contributors, if applicable provide on the Free Application of Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students can locate this number on their FAFSA Submission Summary.