Financial Aid Lab
NEED HELP COMPLETING YOUR FAFSA?
Complete your NYS Student Aid Application!
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Academic Year |
FAFSA |
Tax Year needed |
Documents Needed |
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Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 |
2022-2023 |
2020 |
social security number, permanent resident card (if you are not a U.S. citizen), W2's, NYS ID to sign state application, other relevant documents |
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Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 |
2023-2024 |
2021 |
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Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 |
2024-2025 |
2022 |
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Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 |
2025-2026 |
2023 |
It is important to complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (aka FAFSA) -- even if you think you won't qualify for financial aid. Here are some reasons why:
- Circumstances change. You may not have qualified for a particular program last year, but do now.
- You won't be considered for need-based or merit-based scholarships.
- You won't be able to apply for a low-cost federal student loan.
- ASAP students might not receive all of the financial benefits of the program. If you use PELL for books and/or living expenses, the earlier you file, the earlier you'll receive those funds, making it easier to budget for college.