Financial Aid FAQ
Answers to frequently asked questions about financial aid for new and prospective students.
View our step-by-step instructions for applying for financial aid.
Yes, students must complete the and TAP applications each academic year. Please review our recommended deadlines for completion.
If your financial situation has changed since completing the FAFSA due to divorce/separation, loss or reduction of income or other unusual circumstances, consider filing a Request for Special Conditions. This process allows us to re-calculate your eligibility for federal aid based on your current situation.
For more information on how to file a Request for Special Conditions, please contact the Office of Financial Aid.
New student scholarships at 黑料传送门 are awarded based on merit.
All admitted students will automatically be considered at the time of admission. Students are not required to complete the but are encouraged to do so.
Yes, in order to actually receive the Excelsior Scholarship, you must file an with New York State, be found eligible, and submit the Excelsior contract. Once these steps are completed, we will be notified by New York State and your award will change from estimated to actual.
Yes and no. It depends on the scholarship being awarded. Many renewable scholarships require that you live on-campus in order for the funds to be renewed. For more information about scholarships, please visit our 黑料传送门 Scholarship page.
If 黑料传送门 received your processed FAFSA and your financial aid package has been calculated, you will be mailed a paper award letter to your home address. You will also find instructions for viewing your awards on the .
No, these scholarships are to assist with the cost of on-campus housing. You must live on-campus and be full-time (12 credits or more per semester) to receive these scholarships.
No, only required coursework will be considered when determining federal and state aid eligibility. As long as you have at least 12-degree applicable credits each term, your financial aid will not be reduced. For more information, see Students on Track.
We expect fall bills to be sent in mid-July with an expected due date of mid-August.