You must also have a 2011-2012 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 February 15, 2012 for summer bill aid deferral.

Those students applying for the New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) must file the 2012-2013 TAP application after filing their 2012-2013 FAFSA. Note that summer TAP awards are not deferrable on the summer bill, as payments of these awards may be delayed until October 2013. 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 16, 2012. 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 '12 if a student is taking a total of at least 12 credits during SummerSession '12. 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.

Please note:  Effective with the 2011-2012 award year, a student is only eligible to receive the difference between their annual limits in the Federal PELL Grant and Federal Stafford loans, less what has been used during the fall and spring semesters.

For more detailed information and information specific to your situation, contact the Financial Aid Office at (585) 395-2501.