What Pell Grant will you get?
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Financial Situation
Before taxes. Include parents' income if dependent.
Total liquid assets. Do NOT include home or retirement.
Estimates based on 2024-25 Federal Student Aid formulas. Actual awards determined by FAFSA.
Why the switch to SAI?
The FAFSA has changed. The old "EFC" model is gone. The new Student Aid Index (SAI) determines your eligibility. Unlike EFC, the SAI can be a negative number (as low as -1500), which helps identify students with the greatest financial need.
The Pell Grant helps cover college costs
The Federal Pell Grant is a form of need-based financial aid that does not need to be repaid. Your eligibility depends on your Student Aid Index (SAI), which is calculated from your income and assets. The lower your SAI, the more you can receive — up to the maximum annual award. This tool gives you an estimate based on 2025–26 figures. Your actual award is determined by your FAFSA results and your school's financial aid office.