Apply for 2025-2026 Aid by March 1st

Submit your 2025-2026 FAFSA and TAP applications by our priority deadline: March 1, 2025.
(For non-FAFSA filers, submit your TAP application through the NYS DREAM Act Application)

5 Reasons to File by the Deadline:

  1. Plan Ahead!
    Get your financial aid package on time so you can plan, budget, and explore additional funding options if necessary.
  2. Unlock Summer Aid!
    Taking classes in Summer 2025? Filing on time helps determine your eligibility for summer grants, scholarships, and book funding.
  3. Reduce Stress!
    Filing on time gives you extra time to submit required documents and resolve any questions with the Financial Aid Office—no last-minute rush!
  4. Meet ASAP Requirements!
    Filing by the March 1st priority deadline is a mandatory ASAP requirement. Filing on time ensures your financial aid package is ready to meet Bursar tuition payment deadlines and keep you eligible for ASAP support.
  5. Access More Opportunities!
    Limited funds, like Federal Work-Study, are often awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Filing on time boosts your chances of securing these resources!

Don’t wait—take the first step toward securing your financial aid today!