Applying For Financial Aid

It all begins with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You can complete the FAFSA online at studentaid.gov. 

Complete the FAFSA as soon as possible after Jan. 1

School Codes
FAFSA: 002880
TAP: 2230

Easy Steps     

1. Complete all applications that apply to you: 

• Free Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Application
• New York State TAP Application for full-time students (The link to this application will automatically appear upon completing the FAFSA application above.) 
• Aid for Part-Time Study Application (APTS). (more information regarding APTS)
• Direct Loans are OPTIONAL and the Direct Loan requirements only need to be completed if you intend on accepting Federal student loans  Direct Loan Requirements. 
• Veterans Application for Educational Benefits Provide a copy of DD 214 and/or other documentation
• Federal Work Study: It is recommended that all students complete the FAFSA , the TAP Application and/or APTS application. Go to the Financial Aid Forms page for the most up to date student employment paperwork.

You will need copies of your (and if Dependent, your parents) Federal and/or New York Statetax returns to file some of these applications.

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For help with your FAFSA application, check out our FAFSA Videos

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Application Deadlines

FAFSA

Fall 2024: May 13, 2024 for priority review of all campus based aid

Spring 2024: Nov. 11, 2023 for priority review of all campus based aid

TAP

Fall 2024 & Spring 2025:
Students are encouraged to apply at the time of FAFSA completion following the recommended FAFSA dates.   

The latest a TAP application for 2023 - 2024 can be submitted is June 30, 2024.

APTS (based on NYS budget)

Fall 2024: Friday August 3, 2022 for review for Fall award
Spring 2025: Friday January 3, 2023 for review for Spring award

Checking Financial Aid Status

There is an approximate 5 week processing time once all required documentation/applications are received. To check your financial aid status, log in to My.SUNYUlster.edu.

Changes in Financial Circumstance

Students may request consideration of their financial aid awards due to unusual or exceptional circumstances above and beyond the student's/parents' control, such as loss of employment, divorce/separation/death of parent, loss of untaxed income (social security benefits) or loss of unemployment benefits. 

Such requests must be made in writing on a Special Conditions form and submitted with all required documentation.