Publication Date
September 24, 2025
DCL ID
GEN-25-07
Subject
Federal Need Analysis Methodology for the 2026-27 Award Year-Federal Pell Grant, Federal Work-Study, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan, and TEACH Grant Programs
Summary
This DCL announces that the 2026-27 tables for the Federal Need Analysis were published in the Federal Register Notice on June 5, 2025.
Dear Colleague:
The Secretary announces the annual updates to the tables used in the statutory Federal Need Analysis Methodology (Need Analysis) that determines a student's Student Aid Index (SAI) for award year (AY) 2026-27 for student financial aid programs, Assistance Listing Numbers (ALN) 84.007, 84.033, 84.063, 84.268, and 84.379. The intent of this notice is to alert the financial aid community and the broader public to these required annual updates used in the determination of student aid eligibility.
To view this Federal Register publication, click here.