Are there deadlines for the financial aid applications?
Students who apply for Federal financial aid by May 15th for Fall, and November 15th for Spring, receive priority consideration for all financial aid awards (excluding APTS). Students must be registered for classes for financial aid to be determined. Some funds are limited (Federal SEOG, Federal Perkins Loan, Federal Work/Study and NYS Educational Opportunity Program), so it is advisable to meet the May 15th deadline. Additionally, students who delay applying for financial aid, or registering for classes, may not have their aid processed by the tuition/fee deadline or the beginning of semester. The official deadline for processing the FAFSA for PELL is June 30, or the student’s last day of enrollment. The student must have a valid Student Aid Report in the Financial Aid Office by the required date. The student is responsible for paying the tuition/fee bill by the deadline date. The official deadline for the Tuition Assistance Program is May 1 (postmarked). Direct Loan applications must
