2026 SAIS Annual Conference

Independent schools face a rapidly shifting financial aid landscape. Using data from over 160,000 Clarity applications and more than 1,250 schools, we will analyze trends in family financial profiles and demonstrated-need patterns both nationally and within SAIS boundaries. Together, we will explore how financial aid methodology adjustments have a direct and measurable impact on awards, enrollment, and budget. At the end of the presentation, attendees will have a better understanding of how school choices impact calculated family contributions.