Suny geneseo financial aid office. SUNY Geneseo Financial Aid: A Comprehensive Guide to Funding Your Education

How can you navigate the financial aid process at SUNY Geneseo. What are the key deadlines for FAFSA and TAP applications. Which types of financial aid are available to students. How does the Excelsior Scholarship work for New York residents. What special circumstances might affect your financial aid eligibility.

Understanding SUNY Geneseo’s Financial Aid Process

Navigating the financial aid landscape can be daunting, but SUNY Geneseo strives to make the process as straightforward as possible for its students. The Office of Financial Aid is dedicated to helping students and their families explore various funding options to make their education more affordable.

Key School Codes for Financial Aid Applications

• FAFSA Code: 002845
• TAP Code: 0920 (SUC Geneseo)

These codes are essential when filling out your financial aid applications to ensure that SUNY Geneseo receives your information correctly.

Critical FAFSA Filing Dates for 2023-24

• Fall 2023 Early Action Students: November 15, 2022
• Fall 2023 Regular Admit Students: February 1, 2023
• Returning Students and All Graduate Students: February 1, 2023

Adhering to these deadlines is crucial to maximize your chances of receiving financial aid. Earlier submissions often have access to a broader range of funding options, particularly for campus-based aid like Federal Work-Study and the Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG).

Step-by-Step Guide to Applying for Financial Aid at SUNY Geneseo

Step 1: Completing the FAFSA

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the cornerstone of the financial aid process. Available from October 1st for the following academic year, this form determines your eligibility for federal student aid, including grants and loans.

When filling out the FAFSA, keep these points in mind:

• Use SUNY Geneseo’s Title IV School Code: 002845
• Provide income information from the prior-prior year
• Submit by the recommended deadlines
• Sign with your FSA ID and Password (parents must also sign for dependent students)

Is FAFSA submission difficult? While the form can be complex, numerous resources are available to help, including Federal Student Aid Help and guidance from SUNY Geneseo’s financial aid office.

Step 2: Applying for New York State TAP

The Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) is a crucial source of aid for New York State residents attending in-state schools. After submitting your FAFSA, you can link directly to the TAP application from the confirmation page. If you miss this opportunity, don’t worry – you can still complete the application once HESC receives your FAFSA data, typically within three days.

Why is TAP important? It’s not just for tuition assistance – having a TAP application on file is necessary for consideration in any New York State grant or scholarship program, including STEM, AIMS, Excelsior, and Merit scholarships.

Step 3: Excelsior Scholarship Application

For New York families with an adjusted gross income of $125,000 or less, the Excelsior Scholarship offers an additional opportunity for financial support. This program requires a separate application, which typically opens in the fall for new applicants.

How can you stay informed about Excelsior Scholarship opportunities? Sign up for notifications from the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation to receive alerts when the application becomes available for future semesters.

Exploring Additional Financial Aid Resources

New York State Dream Act

The NYS Dream Act expands access to state-administered grants and scholarships for undocumented and other eligible students. This initiative demonstrates New York’s commitment to making higher education accessible to a diverse student population.

Institutional Scholarships at SUNY Geneseo

SUNY Geneseo offers a range of institutional scholarships to support its students. New students are automatically considered for scholarships upon admission, while current students must submit an online application. The majority of these scholarships are awarded in the spring semester for the upcoming academic year.

Are you planning to study abroad? Visit the Study Abroad Office for information on specific financial assistance for these programs.

Addressing Special Circumstances

Life is unpredictable, and SUNY Geneseo recognizes that financial situations can change. If the information on your FAFSA no longer reflects your current circumstances, you can submit a Request for Special Circumstances form along with supporting documentation.

What happens if your special circumstances are approved? Your financial aid eligibility will be re-evaluated for federal need-based aid. It’s important to note, however, that this process does not affect New York State financial aid eligibility.

Understanding the Types of Financial Aid Available

SUNY Geneseo employs a strategic approach to financial aid distribution, prioritizing grants, then work-study opportunities, and finally loans. This method aims to minimize student debt while maximizing financial support.

Grants: Need-Based Aid That Doesn’t Require Repayment

Grants form the foundation of many financial aid packages due to their non-repayable nature. Some key grant programs include:

• Federal Pell Grant: Available to students with high calculated need, based on the expected family contribution from the FAFSA.
• Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG): Awarded to students with exceptional financial need.

Can you receive grants if you’re not enrolled full-time? In some cases, yes. For example, the Pell Grant may be available to students enrolled less than full-time, depending on their financial need.

Work-Study Programs: Earning While Learning

Federal Work-Study provides part-time employment opportunities for students with financial need. These positions often align with students’ academic interests or career goals, offering valuable experience alongside financial support.

Loans: Bridging the Financial Gap

When grants and work-study aren’t sufficient to cover educational costs, loans can provide additional funding. While loans require repayment, federal student loans often offer more favorable terms than private alternatives.

Navigating Scholarship Opportunities at SUNY Geneseo

Scholarships play a crucial role in making education more affordable for many students. SUNY Geneseo has expanded its scholarship offerings, with a particular focus on supporting students with significant financial need in the 2023-24 academic year.

Scholarships for New Students

Incoming students are automatically considered for scholarships upon admission to SUNY Geneseo. This streamlined process ensures that all new students have the opportunity to receive merit-based financial support.

Scholarships for Current Students

Continuing students at SUNY Geneseo must be proactive in seeking scholarship opportunities. An online application process allows current students to apply for various institutional scholarships.

When are most scholarships awarded? The majority of scholarship decisions are made in the spring semester for the upcoming academic year, so it’s important to stay informed about application deadlines.

Maximizing Your Financial Aid Potential

To make the most of the financial aid opportunities at SUNY Geneseo, consider the following strategies:

1. Submit your FAFSA early: This increases your chances of receiving campus-based aid with limited funding.
2. Keep track of deadlines: Mark your calendar with important dates for FAFSA, TAP, and scholarship applications.
3. Explore all options: Don’t overlook opportunities like the Excelsior Scholarship or the NYS Dream Act if you’re eligible.
4. Communicate changes: If your financial situation changes, don’t hesitate to submit a Request for Special Circumstances.
5. Seek guidance: The Office of Financial Aid is there to help – reach out if you have questions or need assistance navigating the process.

Staying Informed About Financial Aid Changes

The landscape of financial aid is constantly evolving, with new programs emerging and existing ones being modified. How can you stay up-to-date with these changes?

• Regularly check the SUNY Geneseo financial aid website for updates
• Sign up for email notifications from the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation
• Attend financial aid information sessions offered by the college
• Follow SUNY Geneseo’s social media accounts for timely announcements

By staying informed, you can ensure that you’re taking advantage of all available financial aid opportunities throughout your academic journey at SUNY Geneseo.

Applying for Financial Aid | SUNY Geneseo

School Codes
FAFSA: 002845
TAP: 0920 (SUC Geneseo)

Recommended 2023–24 FAFSA Filing Dates

• Fall 2023 Early Action Students: November 15, 2022
• Fall 2023 Regular Admit Students: February 1, 2023
• Returning Students and All Graduate Students: February 1, 2023

How to Apply for Financial Aid

Step 1: Fill Out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

All students—prospective freshmen, transfers, continuing, or graduate—need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for federal student aid, including federal grants and loans. The FAFSA is available on October 1 for the following academic year.

As you complete the FAFSA, be sure to:

• List SUNY Geneseo’s Title IV School Code, 002845.
• Provide income from the prior, prior year.
• File by the recommended deadlines: November 15 for early-action applicants, February 1 for all other prospective and returning students.
• Sign the FAFSA with your FSA ID and Password. A parent must sign, too, if the student is a dependent.
• If you need assistance, review the resources provided here or through Federal Student Aid Help.

Campus-based aid, like SEOG (Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant), and Federal Work-Study have limited funding and are made on a first-come, first-served basis. The earlier you file your FAFSA, the greater the likelihood you will be considered.

Go to Additional FAFSA Information and Frequently Asked Questions

Step 2: Apply for NYS TAP (New York State Tuition Assistance Program)

NYS TAP Site

From the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (NYSHESC): “New York State (NYS) residents attending NYS schools will have the option to link directly to the TAP application from the FAFSA submission confirmation page.

If you exited the FAFSA before selecting this option, you can complete the application after HESC has received your FAFSA data (three days). HESC will send you an email or postcard notifying you to complete the TAP application online if you did not select the FAFSA link to TAP on the web.”

A TAP application MUST be on file with HESC for the award year to be considered for ANY New York State grant or scholarship programs, including STEM, AIMS, Excelsior, and Merit.

Go to Additional TAP Information and Frequently Asked Questions

Step 3: Apply for NYS Excelsior Scholarship

Families whose adjusted gross income is $125,000 or less should consider applying for the New York State Excelsior Scholarship. A separate application MUST be completed to receive this award. Current Excelsior Scholarship recipients do not need to re-apply.

The application for new fall applicants usually opens in  Once the application closes we recommend that you sign up at New York State Higher Education Services Corporation to be notified when the application becomes available again for future semesters.

Related Information

New York State Dream Act

The NYS Dream Act gives undocumented and other students access to NYS administered grants and scholarships. For more information or to apply, go to NYS Higher Education Services Corporation.

Institutional Scholarship Information

For scholarship consideration, new students are automatically considered for scholarship when admitted to the College. Current students must submit an online application. Most scholarships are awarded in the spring semester for the next academic year. Continuing students looking for assistance for study abroad should visit the Study Abroad Office.

Special Circumstances

Special circumstances can directly impact a family’s ability to pay for college. If the information provided on your FAFSA has changed, you may submit a Request for Special Circumstances form and provide supporting documentation. If the application is approved, financial aid eligibility is re-evaluated for federal need-based aid. Note: this does not change New York State financial aid eligibility.

Types of Financial Aid | SUNY Geneseo

Once your financial need is calculated (using your Free Application for Federal Financial Aid), SUNY Geneseo awards grants first, then work study, and finally loans.

The awards on your Financial Aid Award Letter may change if your FAFSA information is updated, you receive aid from other resources, your cost of attendance changes or you are not making satisfactory academic progress.

Geneseo also offers scholarships for new and existing students, and has dedicated additional funds for the 23-24 year toward scholarships for students with great financial need.

Grants (Need-Based and Not Repaid)

Federal Pell Grant—available to students who have demonstrated high calculated need. The expected family contribution calculated from the FAFSA determines this award. Students may be eligible to receive Pell for less than full-time enrollment.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)—available only to those students who demonstrate the highest level of financial need. While the amount is determined by the Office of Financial Aid, it may be awarded to you only if you are eligible for a Federal Pell Grant and if funding is still available. 

NYS Excelsior Scholarship – This scholarship will help to cover the cost of tuition (less the Federal Pell Grant, NYS TAP, SUNY Tuition Credit and other awards not designated as non-tuition based) for qualifying students. For more information or to apply, go to New York State Higher Education Services Corporation. You may also sign up to be notified when the application does become available.

NYS Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) – This is a New York State grant that is determined by your family’s New York State net taxable income. You must file a separate application with the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (NYSHESC) which, in turn, will issue you an official award notice. The TAP amount that appears on the Financial Aid Award Notice is only an estimated award until NYS determines your actual award amount and sends the information to the school.

SUNY Tuition Credit (SUNYTC) – This is a grant awarded to supplement TAP awards. It is automatically awarded to students receiving the TAP Grant. The SUNYTC is also estimated until an actual TAP award is sent to SUNY Geneseo. The amount is calculated based on the actual NYS TAP award.

Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) – This New York State grant is specifically designed for students who have demonstrated both educational and economic disadvantages. Only students admitted to the College through EOP may be awarded this grant.

Federal TEACH Grant– The Federal TEACH Grant is a financial aid option for students in education majors that prepare them to become teachers in high need fields.   In exchange for the grant, the student must meet a service obligation by teaching in one of these fields, and at a school that serves low-income students. For more information, click here. Please note that due to the mandatory spending cuts by the federal government through sequestration, TEACH funds may be reduced and/or canceled. If a revision is made to your award, we will send a new award notice.

Loans (Must be Repaid)

Federal Direct Loans – The interest rate for Direct Subsidized & Unsubsidized Loans will be set on July 1. Interest rates are fixed for the year, in accordance with the US 10-year Treasury Note. Funds are borrowed directly from the U.S. Department of Education. The Department of Education charges a small* origination fee (1.057%). For example, a $3,500 loan pays to your account as $3,463. Repayment will begin 6 months after you cease being at least a half-time student. All first-time borrowers need to complete Entrance Loan Counseling and a Master Promissory Note. Additional information will be sent to new borrowers after May 1st.

Federal Direct Subsidized Loan – This is a need-based student loan. Interest does not accrue while the student is attending school at least half-time (6 credits or more).

Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan – This is not a need-based loan. Interest accrues while the student is attending school and during repayment.

Federal Direct Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) –  A PLUS Loan can be used to cover any shortfall between the cost of attendance and financial aid offered to the student. Interest rates are fixed for the year, in accordance with the U.S. 10-year Treasury Note. Funds are borrowed directly from the U.S. Department of Education. The Department of Education charges a 4.228%* origination fee. For example, a $13,000 loan pays to your account as $12,450. Parents have the option of making the monthly payments immediately or deferring payments while the student is enrolled. The Direct Parent PLUS Loan require a credit check and a separate application on www.studentaid.gov after May 1.

* Direct Loan interest rates and origination fees may change without notice due to Federal legislation.

Federal Perkins Loan – As of October 1, 2017, the Perkins Program has been eliminated, therefore funding is no longer available from this source.  The interest rate was fixed at 5%, but interest does not accrue while you are enrolled at least half-time (6 credits or more). Repayment begins 9 months, after you cease being at least a half-time student. 

Private Student Loans – As an alternative to the Parent PLUS Loan, private student loans may be available for creditworthy borrowers/co-borrowers. Private student loans are offered by some banks and lending institutions to assist in paying for college – they should only be considered if you need additional funds beyond the federal and state financial aid programs.    Please go to http://www.elmselect.com for a list of lenders that our students have commonly used.  Each lender’s loan program may be different; however, commonalities include:

Loans are in the student’s name, with an eligible cosigner (a credit check is done)

Option of a variable or fixed interest rate

Interest rates and loan fees may vary based on the cosigner’s creditworthiness

Interest accrues on the loan while the student is in college

Geneseo will certify the loan amount up to the cost of attendance less any other financial aid

Alternative student loans should be chosen carefully.  Since they are not federal student loans, terms and conditions can vary widely.  These loans will only be added to your financial aid package once you apply and are approved by the lender.

Work (“College Work-Study Job”)

Federal Work Study – This program allows students to work on a part-time basis to earn money to pay for indirect costs. Funding is extremely limited. Students must be eligible for need-based financial aid AND have their application submitted in a timely manner to be considered for Federal Work-Study. 

Earnings are not paid to the student’s bill, but received in a paycheck/direct deposit to your bank account. If you are awarded and accept a Federal Work Study position, you will work between 5-6 hours per week, usually in an on-campus job. You will be paid every two weeks.

If you are not awarded work study, but still wish to seek part-time employment, go to Geneseo’s Student Employment web page.

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