Lower Your SAI, Maximize Your Aid: What to Report (and Not Report) on the FAFSA – insider secrets – live only
September 17th, 2026
07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Feeling overwhelmed by the FAFSA and wondering what actually impacts your Student Aid Index (SAI)? You’re not alone—and knowing what you do and don’t have to report could make a major difference in your financial aid eligibility.
Join us for a free, 1-hour webinar where we’ll break down how the FAFSA calculates your SAI, which income and assets families are required to report, and strategies that may help lower your SAI and maximize your eligibility for financial aid. We’ll also cover some of the most common reporting mistakes that could unnecessarily increase what colleges expect your family to pay.
⚠️ This session will NOT be recorded. If you want these strategies, you’ll need to attend live.
What You’ll Learn:
🏡 Home & property values – What needs to be reported, what doesn’t, and how different assets can impact your SAI.
📊 Business assets – What families need to know about reporting business value and avoiding costly mistakes.🧑🧑🧒🧒 Divorced or separated families – Which parent should complete the FAFSA and how the rules can affect financial aid eligibility.💸 529 plans – How college savings accounts are treated on the FAFSA and how to report them correctly.🎓 Parent vs. student assets – Why ownership matters and how different assets can impact your SAI differently.💰 Strategies to lower your SAI – Learn which financial decisions may impact your SAI and what families should consider before filing.
By the end of this session, you’ll have a clearer understanding of what the FAFSA actually counts, how your SAI is calculated, and the steps you can take to avoid over-reporting and maximize your financial aid opportunities.Register now and learn how to crack the financial aid code BEFORE you file.