Need help downloading my SAI summary PDF for scholarship applications
I just got my SAI score for the 2025-2026 year and need to download the summary as a PDF file for a few scholarship applications I'm working on. I've logged into studentaid.gov and can see my SAI, but can't figure out how to save/download it as an actual file to upload for these scholarships. The deadline for one scholarship is next Friday and they specifically asked for the official SAI summary. Am I missing something obvious? Where exactly is the download button??
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Javier Torres
just print the screen lol. thats what i did last yr
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Natasha Volkov
•I tried that, but the scholarship committee specifically said they need the official PDF, not screenshots. They're being really strict about it.
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Emma Wilson
There should be a "View SAI Report" button on your FAFSA dashboard after you log in. Once you see the report, look for a printer icon in the top-right corner that lets you save as PDF. Select 'Save as PDF' from the destination dropdown when the print dialog opens.
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Natasha Volkov
•Thank you! I was looking all over the main dashboard, but didn't click into the SAI Report section. Will try this right now.
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QuantumLeap
Did u get ur SAI recently? Mine's still processing after 2 weeks and i need it for scholarships too!
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Natasha Volkov
•Yeah, mine just came through yesterday after about 10 days of processing. Hopefully yours comes soon!
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Malik Johnson
Just to add a bit more detail to the correct answer above: After logging in to studentaid.gov, go to your FAFSA application status page, then click on "View Processed FAFSA Form." From there, you'll see the SAI Report with your calculated amount. In the top right corner is the download/print icon. When you click it, make sure to select "Save as PDF" from the destination options. Some scholarship committees are now specifically asking for this official format because it includes the unique confirmation number that verifies authenticity. Screenshots don't include all the verification information they need.
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Natasha Volkov
•This worked perfectly! Thank you so much for the detailed instructions. I found the exact button you mentioned and was able to save the PDF with all the verification info the scholarship needs.
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Isabella Santos
Ugh I had this EXACT same problem last week and wasted HOURS trying to figure it out. Called the financial aid number and was on hold FOREVER and then got disconnected TWICE. So frustrating!!! I finally found where to download it but why do they make it so complicated??
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Ravi Sharma
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Freya Larsen
Another option is to go to the document section of your account and check if the SAI calculation is stored there as a downloadable document. For some of us, they automatically generate a PDF there rather than having to do the print-to-PDF thing.
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Natasha Volkov
•I checked the documents section first actually and didn't see anything there, but the print-to-PDF method worked fine. Thanks for the suggestion though!
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QuantumLeap
Quick question - once u download it, does the PDF have all the info scholarships need? Or do u have to get additional stuff?
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Emma Wilson
•The PDF includes your calculated SAI amount, FAFSA submission date, confirmation number, and basic household information. This is typically all scholarship committees need to verify your financial need status. However, some scholarships may request additional documentation like the CSS Profile or your college financial aid letter showing the complete aid package you've been offered.
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Javier Torres
whyd they change everything from efc to sai anyway?? so confusing
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Malik Johnson
•They changed from EFC (Expected Family Contribution) to SAI (Student Aid Index) as part of the FAFSA Simplification Act. The new SAI is supposed to better reflect a student's financial situation and eligibility for aid. The calculation method is different and generally more generous for many students. The name change was also meant to clarify that it's an eligibility index for aid rather than what families are actually expected to pay, which was a common misunderstanding with the old EFC term.
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