Financial Aid: Introduction and FAQ
The Office of Financial Aid is responsible for determining student eligibility for financial aid in accordance with funding sources requirements, packaging aid, certifying loans, coordinating the federal work-study program, and sending award notifications.
Learn more about financial aid:
- Financial Aid Basics: Watch this short video to learn about different types of aid and how to apply.
- How Course Outcomes Affect Eligibility (PDF 122kB): Know the importance of how the outcomes students receive in their courses affects their financial aid eligibility.
- Financial aid brochures: Review available types of financial aid.
- Frequently asked questions
- Contacts and resources for financial aid
- Where to Start: Step-by-Step Guide to Financial Aid (PDF 337kB)
You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF files on this site. If Acrobat Reader is not installed on your computer, you can download it for free from Adobe's site. If you are still unable to view the file, please contact us at financialaid@sunyempire.edu or call 800-847-3000.
Contact Us
Fax: 518-580-4863
Mailing Address:
Empire State University
Office of Financial Aid
111 West Ave.
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Questions? Contact 1Stop Student Services at 518-587-2100 or 800-847-3000.
FAFSA Info
Code: 010286
Name: SUC SUNY Empire State College
TAP Codes
Undergraduate Associate: 0916
Undergraduate Bachelor's: 0913
Graduate: 5680 (for graduate students applying for Veteran Tuition Awards)
Announcements
Students who plan to enroll in courses for the spring 2024 term must submit the 2023-2024 FAFSA.
For spring, make sure to submit all applications and any additional financial aid requirements/documents, as well as accepted any student loans you wish to borrow by December 8, 2023.