Student Aid Index Calculator

Use this calculator to estimate how parent income, student income, assets, household size, and college cost may affect a dependent student’s Student Aid Index.

For the most accurate estimate, use information from your 2024 federal tax return. You may use estimates if you do not have your tax information available.

Important: This calculator provides an educational estimate for dependent undergraduate students using 2024 tax information. It is not the official FAFSA Student Aid Index calculation, is not connected to the U.S. Department of Education, and does not guarantee federal, state, institutional, or private aid eligibility.

Privacy note: The calculator itself runs in your browser. Tuition Aid Consulting does not receive your information unless you choose to submit your name, email, and estimate for review after seeing your result.

Basic Information

Estimated annual cost of attendance Use the college’s full annual cost, including tuition, fees, housing, meals, books, and estimated personal expenses.

Household size, including the student For dependent students, this usually includes the student, parent household, and other qualifying family members.

Parent Information

Parent adjusted gross income

Parent income earned from work This is used to estimate payroll tax allowance and employment expense allowance.

Parent U.S. income tax paid

Parent tax filing status

Parent cash, savings, and checking

Parent reportable investments Do not include the family’s primary residence.

Parent business or farm net worth

Annual child support received

Other parent income additions Examples may include tax-exempt interest, deductible retirement payments, untaxed pension/IRA amounts, or foreign income exclusion.

Parent income offsets Examples may include taxable grant/scholarship aid, education credits, or Federal Work-Study.

Student Information

Student adjusted gross income

Student income earned from work

Student U.S. income tax paid

Student cash, savings, and checking

Student reportable investments

Student business or farm net worth

Other student income additions

Student income offsets