Developed by the U.S. Department of Education, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is one of the key components to college affordability. This application determines eligibility for federal grants, loans and work-study programs.
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Federal Student Aid IDs (FSA ID)
New students and FAFSA contributors — commonly a student’s parent(s), stepparent(s), or spouse — will need Federal Student Aid IDs (FSA ID) to complete the FAFSA. Each contributor is issued an FSA ID by creating an account on studentaid.gov. Keep a record of each of these FSA IDs for updating your FAFSA every year. Your FSA ID lets users sign the FAFSA, track your application, fix mistakes, and sign for loans. If you or your contributors have already completed a FAFSA in the past you/they will already have an FSA ID.
Complete and Submit the FAFSA
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible after the application becomes available and strive to meet the campus target date for submission. It’s good to note that the majority of federal funding for school, including Pell, doesn’t hinge on our campus target date. There are, however, a small number of aid programs that are distributed on a first-come first-served basis. For this reason, we suggest you submit your FAFSA as soon as you can for the best chances at all possible avenues to aid. Once your form is processed, you will receive a confirmation email from FAFSA so you can review the results and make any necessary changes.
SUNY Oswego’s Federal School Code is 002848.
Review Your FAFSA Submission
Your FAFSA Submission Summary provides an overview of the data you submitted on your FAFSA and shows your Student Aid Index (SAI), a number used to determine your eligibility for need-based aid. If you have provided an email address on your FAFSA, you will receive an email notification once your FAFSA form has been fully processed, and your FAFSA information has been sent to the schools listed on your form. If information is deemed incorrect or absent, see How to Review and Correct Your FAFSA Form to make adjustments. If your current financial situation was not accurately reflected on the FAFSA, adjustments can be made in some cases. Contact the Office of Financial Aid to consider a Professional Judgement request.
Apply For New York State Aid
New York State residents should apply for New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP). TAP is a separate application through the Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC). This program is for New York State residents only. For the 2024-25 year only, you are allowed to fill out the TAP application and save it before completing the FAFSA. HESC will then hold your application until your FAFSA is completed.
SUNY Oswego’s TAP School Code is 0935.
Respond Quickly to Follow-up Requests
Admitted students should watch for information from the SUNY Oswego Financial Aid Office after completing your aid applications. We will send your financial aid award with information about the aid you are eligible for and further instructions. Once we process a new student application, we will prompt you to use the Oswego Applicant Portal to step you through your financial aid processes. Current students should consult their financial aid offers and notifications through myOswego, found under the Financial Services tab.
Check the Applicant Portal Check myOswego
Complete Verification
Verification is a process mandated by the U.S. Department of Education to ensure information provided on your FAFSA is accurate. If you are selected for verification, you will receive an email at your Oswego email address if you’re a current student, or your personal email address if you are a new incoming student to provide additional documentation. Upload completed verification materials the Financial Aid Office digitally at oswego.verifymyfafsa.com.