By Michelle Campbell, Director of Financial Aid

 

If you plan to attend in the summer 2022, fall 2022 or spring 2023 term(s), please complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) for 2022-23 if you have not already done so. The earlier you apply the better since some federal funding is campus based and first-come, first serve. Part-time students may qualify for federal aid as well! You will need your 2020 tax documents to complete the application.  Our federal school code is 010286.

 

If your financial situation has changed/worsened since what appears on your 2020 taxes, please review the Special Condition process on our website under appeals to see if you qualify.  The appeal form will be available in the beginning of February.

 

If you are a New York State resident and planning to attend full-time, don’t forget to also complete the New York State TAP application for 2022-2023.  Our school code for an associate degree is 0916 and the code for a bachelor’s degree is 0913.  Using the appropriate school code will ensure your application is sent directly from New York State to our office.  You will be directed to this application right after you submit your FASFA.

 

If you are a New York State resident and plan to attend part-time (between 3-11 credits per term), please visit our website to review the eligibility criteria and instructions for Aid for Part-Time Study (APTS) and apply.  The form will be available on our website in the beginning of February!

 

All applications can be accessed directly from our website: Apply for Financial Aid | Financial Aid | SUNY Empire State College (esc.edu).  The Financial Aid office looks forward to serving you this year!