To receive full consideration for all financial aid programs, we urge you to apply by April 15 for the fall semester and by November 15 if you are entering in the spring semester. To apply for all the major financial aid programs, including PELL, SEOG, TAP, APTS, loans, etc., you must:
1. All aid applicants must be matriculated in a degree or certificate program. Only courses that are required or applicable to your degree program are eligible for financial aid.
2. You and your *parent must obtain a federal PIN (Personal Identification Number), in order to sign the FAFSA electronically. Apply for a PIN on the Web at Federal Student Aid PIN.
*Parent information is required unless you meet the criteria for independence.
3. Complete the FAFSA:
You can file electronically at FAFSA on the Web or by setting up an appointment at a campus Financial Aid Help Center. Note that our Title IV School Codes are:
- 002878 - Ammerman Campus
- 014153 - Eastern Campus
- 013204 - Grant Campus
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4. If you are requesting a loan and you are a first time borrower at Suffolk County Community College, you must complete an Entrance Interview either by using online loan counseling at www.studentloans.gov or in person at your campus Financial Aid Office.
5. After you submit your FAFSA, on the confirmation page you will see a link for NYS Residents. If you miss the link, you can apply online at NYS Tuition Assistance Program (TAP). There you will be able to establish a HESC pin to gain access to the online TAP application.
6. To apply for a NYS Aid for Part-Time Study (APTS) award, you must complete an APTS application in addition to the FAFSA. Return the application and a signed copy of your NY State Tax Return to your campus Financial Aid Office. If you are a dependent, please also include your parent's return.
7. If you are a continuing student who has applied for aid in the current year, you will receive a pin number for electronic filing via e-mail. If you do not have a valid e-mail address, you will receive a pin mailer advising you to refile. |
