Disclaimer

AidIndex provides general information and estimates about the FAFSA Student Aid Index (SAI) and the federal Pell Grant for the 2026-27 award year. The content and calculators on this site do not constitute financial-aid, financial, legal, or tax advice, and using them does not create any advisory relationship.

The SAI and Pell figures on this site are estimates only. They implement the published federal need-analysis formulas, but they simplify or omit some line items (for example untaxed income and certain exemptions). Your official Student Aid Index and financial aid are determined solely by the federal FAFSA processor and your school, using your complete, verified application. Your real numbers may differ from any estimate here.

We source every figure from authoritative U.S. government publications and date each data point, but tables change annually and may contain transcription errors. Always verify against the primary source and confirm your situation by completing the FAFSA at studentaid.gov or with your school's financial aid office before making decisions.

AidIndex is independent and not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid, or any college. We accept no responsibility for any loss arising from reliance on the site. See our methodology for sources and limitations.

Last updated: 2026-06-22