Financial Aid: Introduction and FAQ
The Office of Financial Aid is responsible for determining student eligibility for financial aid in accordance with funding sources requirements, packaging aid, certifying loans, coordinating the federal work-study program, and sending award notifications.
Start Here! Step-by-Step Guide to Financial Aid
Learn more about financial aid:
- Financial Aid Brochures: Find out more information and learn about aid programs for undergraduate and graduate students.
- Financial Aid Basics: Watch this short video to learn about different types of aid and how to apply.
- How Course Outcomes Affect Eligibility (PDF 122kB): Know the importance of how the outcomes students receive in their courses affects their financial aid eligibility.
- Frequently asked questions
- Glossary of Financial Aid terms
- Contacts and resources for financial aid
You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF files on this site. If Acrobat Reader is not installed on your computer, you can download it for free from Adobe's site. If you are still unable to view the file, please contact us at financialaid@sunyempire.edu or call 800-847-3000.
Contact Us
Fax: 518-580-4863
Mailing Address:
Empire State University
Office of Financial Aid
111 West Ave.
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Questions? Contact 1Stop Student Services at 518-587-2100 or 800-847-3000.
FAFSA Info
Code: 010286
Name: Empire State College
TAP Codes
Undergraduate Associate: 0916
Undergraduate Bachelor's: 0913
Graduate: 5680 (for graduate students applying for Veteran Tuition Awards)
Announcements
Students applying for aid for the summer 2024 term, fall 2024 term or spring 2025 must submit a 2024-2025 FAFSA.