Financial Aid Workshops & Events

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Get help with filing your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and your NY State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) application. File your FAFSA early to increase your odds of receiving aid, gain an earlier understanding of your financial needs, secure funds to pay your tuition and fees.

FAFSA Help Desk

Drop in to get the help you need with your FAFSA. Virtual and in-person hours available.

Mondays

Drop into our virtual help desk via Zoom

  • Date: Mondays (starting September 9, 2024)
  • Time: 10 am–12 pm
  • Place: Workshops will take place virtually on Zoom.
  • RSVP not required. Join virtual meeting at scheduled date/time.
  • Zoom Information: Zoom Link
    Webinar ID: 886 9770 0581
    Passcode: 68241
Wednesdays

Drop into our help desk on campus

  • Dates: Wednesdays (except for Wednesday, November 27, 2024)
  • Time: 10 am–3 pm
  • Place: Room 405 Thomas Hunter
  • RSVP not required. Drop-ins welcome!

Prepare to Attend a Workshop

Be ready to file before you attend! To get the most out of your FAFSA Filing Workshop experience, be sure to arrive prepared by completing the following steps prior to attending a workshop/event:

  1. Create your FSA ID.
  2. Have your parents or guardian create an FSA ID (if you’re a dependent).
  3. Your parents’ SSNs (if dependent).
  4. Parents’ valid email address (if dependent).
  5. Gather financial information, including:
    • All 2022 tax returns, for yourself, your spouse (if married) and/or your parents (if dependent)
    • Records of child support received (if applicable)
    • Current balances of cash, savings, and checking accounts
    • Net worth of investments, businesses, and farm (if applicable)

How to Create Your FSA ID Username and Password

Dependent Students

We highly recommend that your parents/guardians attend the workshop with you. Your parents/guardians are contributors. If your parents/guardians are unable to attend, you will only be able to complete the student portion of the application. You will be unable to submit your FAFSA until your contributors’ consent has been completed.

Independent Students

If you are married and file your tax return jointly, you will need your spouse’s consent to complete and submit your FAFSA.

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