E-mail this pageHow to Apply for Federal and State Aid
Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Note: In order to apply to federal, state and some institutional aid programs at Plattsburgh, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)and TAP on the Web each year. You may submit your FAFSA as of January 1st. We encourage applicants to complete the FAFSA by February 15th to qualify for all available aid resources. Here's how to apply:
Step 1: Obtain a PIN
If parents and students do not already have a Federal Personal Identification Numbers (PIN), each applies for a separate PIN at www.pin.ed.gov. The PIN application process takes approximately five minutes, and you can receive your pin immediately, or via email, within 1-2 days. This allows parents and students to complete federal aid applications online with electronic signatures.
Step 2: Complete the FAFSA
After receipt of the PIN numbers, students complete the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. New and renewal applicants will follow the "Fill out a FAFSA" link and subsequent pages and instructions for submission. For all forms of financial aid with limited resources, Plattsburgh State gives priority to students whose FAFSA data is processed by February 15th.
Step 3: Include the Plattsburgh State school code
While completing the FAFSA online, list Plattsburgh State as one of your school selections. The federal school code for Plattsburgh State is 002849.
Step 4: Complete TAP Application
New York State Residents also have the opportunity to apply for the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) online. On the confirmation page at the end of the online FAFSA, select the appropriate link to apply for TAP on the Web. The TAP school code for Plattsburgh State is 0940 (If you are studying at the graduate level, the TAP school code for graduates is 5610). If you overlook this link, visit www.tapweb.org and complete your TAP application online. If you do not complete your TAP application online, the Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) will send you a paper Express TAP Application (ETA) about eight weeks later. Only complete the ETA if you did not complete the online application.
Step 5: Receive Award Letter
The Financial Aid Office begins mailing financial aid award letters around March 1st. Your award letter notifies you of your financial aid eligibility and advises you of additional steps/actions to finalize your award offers.
Step 6: Respond to Inquiries
During this entire process, respond promptly to any inquiries from federal and state agencies, and from the Financial Aid Office. Any delays will only impede the review process, mailing of award letters, and disbursement of funds.
Step 7: Bill Payment
Process your tuition bill once you receive it from the Student Accounts Office.
Contact Information
For more information about Financial Aid at SUNY Plattsburgh, please contact:
Financial Aid Office
Phone: (518) 564-2072
Toll-Free Phone: (877) 768-5976
Fax: (518)564-4079
E-mail: finaid@plattsburgh.edu
Our mailing address:
Financial Aid OfficeSUNY Plattsburgh
101 Broad Street
Plattsburgh, NY 12901-12681