You must also have a 2008 - 09 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file. If this form has not already been filed, we recommend that you file the FAFSA electronically using your federal personal identification number (PIN) for your signature. This should be filed by March 15, 2009 for summer bill aid deferral.

Those students applying for the New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) must file the 2009 - 2010 TAP application after filing their 2009 - 2010 FAFSA. Note that summer TAP awards are not deferrable on the summer bill as payments of these awards may be delayed until October 2010. This delay has been legislatively imposed by New York state.

The summer credit financial aid census deadline or date that we use to determine enrollment status for summer aid eligibility is July 15, 2009. Summer aid will be adjusted according to the number of hours you are registered for on that date.

Full-time Status for Summer    
A student is considered full-time (for financial aid purposes) for SummerSession '09 if a student is taking a total of at least 12 credits during summer session. For example, a student registered for six credits in Session II and six credits in Session III for a total of 12 credits may be considered full-time for financial aid purposes. However, a student taking a minimum of six credits during SummerSession may be considered for financial aid. For more detailed information and information specific to your situation, contact the Financial Aid Office at (585) 395-2501.