2026-27 Federal Student Aid Formulas Updated for Pell Grants and Loans
Published Date: 6/5/2025
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Summary
The government is updating the rules that decide how much financial aid students can get for the 2026-27 school year. These changes affect programs like Pell Grants, Work-Study, and student loans, making sure the money goes to the right students based on their financial need. Schools and students should get ready for these updates to understand their aid options better.
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2026-27 Student Aid Formula Update
If you apply for federal student aid for the 2026-27 award year, the Department of Education updated the tables used to calculate your Student Aid Index (SAI). These updates apply to Pell Grants (ALN 84.007), Federal Work-Study (ALN 84.033), Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (ALN 84.063), William D. Ford Direct Loans (ALN 84.268), and TEACH Grants (ALN 84.379) and affect how your aid eligibility and award amounts are determined.
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