Important Reminders

Please review the following reminders

FAFSA / TAP Application Filing Information

2027-28 FAFSA/TAP Applications: Get a head start and File Early. If you are planning to enroll next year (Summer 2027, Fall 2027 and Spring 2028 semesters) the 2027-28 applications are now open. File now, or schedule an appointment via Navigate to visit our Financial Aid Computer Lab, so we can assist you.

2026-27 FAFSA/TAP Applications: This application covers aid for Summer 2026, Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters. File now, or schedule an appointment via Navigate to visit our Financial Aid Computer Lab, so we can assist you.

The NYS Excelsior Scholarship Application is now closed for the Fall 2026 semester (deadline was 8/31/2026). Please visit the NYS Excelsior website by clicking here for updated application information.

To apply for future semesters, visit the NYS Excelsior website, and monitor when the application opens, by clicking here.

***U.S. Department of Education to Begin Federal Student Loan Collections, click here for more information***

For more information on Direct Loans or Instructions on applying for a loan, please visit our Direct Loan webpage by clicking here.

Direct Loan Processing Update (Fall 2026): The last day to submit a Direct Loan request for Fall 2026 Semester only Loans is 12/18/2026. We will not process any Fall 2026 Semester only loans after this date.

If you have earned 60 or more credits towards your Bachelor's Degree and are planning on using any State Financial Aid for Fall 2026, you must declare your Major by 9/17/2026. To start the process of declaring your major, please visit the Registrar's Office website and click on "iDeclare" for details.

Summer 2026 Financial Aid Census date was 7/01/2026. To view detailed information on our Enrollment Requirements and Financial Aid Census Date information, please click here.

Fall 2026 Financial Aid Census Date was 9/03/2026. To view detailed information on our Enrollment Requirements and Financial Aid Census Date information, please click here.

Spring 2027 Financial Aid Census Date is 2/03/2027. To view detailed information on our Enrollment Requirements and Financial Aid Census Date information, please click here.

SAP (Satisfactory Academic Progress) Appeal Deadlines for the 2026-27 Academic Year are as follows: Summer 2026 (8/11/2026), Fall 2026 (12/21/2026), and Spring 2027 (05/27/2027)