By Hugh T. Ferguson, NASFAA Managing Editor
Federal Student Aid (FSA) on Monday released the 2024-25 Draft Student Aid Index (SAI) and Pell Grant Eligibility Guide, which contains details about the transition from the expected family contribution (EFC) to SAI and the methodology for determining eligibility for federal student aid. According to FSA, a final version of the guide will be published prior to the start of the 2024-25 processing cycle. Additional guidance from the Department of Education will be provided as it becomes available.
Publication Date: 11/22/2022
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