Student Aid Index (SAI)

SAI is an eligibility index number that college’s financial aid office uses to
determine how much federal student aid you would receive if you attend the
school. A negative SAI indicates you have a higher financial need. For example,
if you have SAI of -1500, you’ll qualify for a maximum Pell Grant award assuming
you have not exhausted your lifetime amounts and meet all student eligibility
requirements.

To learn more about SAI, please visit the following links:

What is the SAI?
https://studentaid.gov/help-center/answers/article/what-is-sai

How is the Student Aid Index (SAI) calculated?
https://studentaid.gov/help-center/answers/article/how-sai-calculated