Eligibility

We offer financial aid to more than 80 percent of our students, in the form of federal and state aid, as well as scholarships.

 

Almost all students are eligible for some type of financial assistance, regardless of family income.  Your eligibility is determined by the information you provide on the FAFSA.  There are some basic eligibility requirements: 

  • Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen with a valid Social Security Number.

  • Be a matriculated student and working toward a degree or enrolled and working towards a certificate in an eligible program.

  • Show, by one of the following means, that you’re qualified to obtain a post-secondary education: 

    • Have a high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate.

    • Pass an approved Ability-To-Benefit (ATB) test.

    • Meet other standards New York State establishes that the federal government has approved.

  • Register (if you haven’t already) with the Selective Service, if you are a male between the ages of 18 and 25.

  • Maintain satisfactory academic progress once in school.  Learn more about maintaining satisfactory academic progress (SAP).