FAFSA / CSS Help & Resources

SAI Calculator and Explanation of New FAFSA Formulas

For the Class of 2024, the formulation is changing and Student Aid Index is the new EFC. This SAI calculator takes the changes into account so that families can estimate their SAI and see how they will be viewed by colleges. 

Official Site for Completing the FAFSA

ONLY use this .gov site to complete your FAFSA! 

FAFSA Videos

Excellent guidance in multiple short videos from StudentAid.gov. Overview of the Financial Aid Process is very good, as are others. 

FAFSA Walkthrough Video

Step by step video from the Road2College Blog.

CSS Profile Help & Resources

CSS Profile Website

The CSS Profile is completed through the College Board.

List of Colleges that use the CSS Profile

A few hundred schools use the Profile. Consult the list. 

CSS Profile Walkthrough

Khan Academy-produced videos for each section.