FAFSA or Free Application for Federal Student Aid is an application that provides access to the largest source of financial aid to pay for your college.
2024-2025 FAFSA is available now!
Create FSA ID | An FSA ID lets you apply and sign your online FAFSA application online. Both the student and one parent (or spouse) will need to apply for an FSA ID and password. |
Apply For FAFSA | Submit FAFSA as early as possible. Apply online at studentaid.gov. Fredonia's federal school code is 002844. |
*If you're receiving Chapter 31 benefits, or have a 100% rating of Chapter 33 do not apply for state aid.
TAP
Eligibility: Student must be a New York State resident and attend a public institution in New York State.
Description: The Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) is a grant for New York State residents that does not have to be paid back. Awards are based on New York State net taxable income and tuition charges. Final determination of awards is made as a result of the completion of TAP Application each year and funding levels are dependent on the passing of the New York State Budget.
Award: Awards currently range from $500 to $5,165. These grants are available for a maximum of eight full-time semesters for undergraduates.
The TAP application is available online following the submission FAFSA data. Upon receipt of the TAP application and the passage of the New York State budget for the subsequent year, New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (NYSHESC) will determine the student's TAP Award. You can also view the status of your TAP award at hesc.ny.gov
Fredonia's TAP school code is 0915.
The Excelsior Scholarship
Eligibility: Student must be a New York State resident and attend a public institution in New York State.
Award: A recipient of an Excelsior Scholarship may receive up to $5,500.
- The undergraduate in-state tuition charged to recipients of The Excelsior Scholarship cannot exceed the tuition rate for the 2016-17 academic year ($6,470) pending the approval from the SUNY Board of Trustees.
- As with the 2024-25 FAFSA and TAP application, Prior-Prior year (PPY) 2022 adjusted gross income (AGI) will be used.
Combined Parent and Student Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) Thresholds:
- 2024-25: $125,000 (2022 Adjusted Gross Income)
Application Process: Students applying for this scholarship must complete the FAFSA and TAP applications in addition to the Excelsior Application.