If you plan to attend the summer 2023, fall 2023, or spring 2024 term(s), please complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) for 2023-2024 if you have not already done so.  Part-time students may qualify for aid as well! Use your 2021 tax documents to complete.  Our federal school code is 010286.  The earlier you apply, the better since some federal funding is campus-based and first-come, first-served.  

If your financial situation has changed/worsened versus what appears on your 2021 taxes, please review the “Special Condition” process on our website under “Appeals” to see if you qualify.  The appeal form will be available at the beginning of February. 

If you are a New York State resident, don’t forget to also complete the New York State TAP application for 2023-2024.  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 results are 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 at 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!