The Summer Aid Application is now available. Students who are only interested in Pell do not need to complete the application. All students who are registered for Summer and are eligible for Summer Pell will receive an award. Summer eligibility requirements can be found here.
The 24-25 Excelsior application will be open from 5/23/24 - 8/31/24.
Normally, book deferments are available online two weeks before the semester and run through the end of the drop/add period to register.
Only if a student is expecting a refund, can they request a book deferment. A book deferment will reduce the amount of a student's refund by the amount requested. If a student is not expecting a refund, they are not eligible to request a book deferment.
Path via Banner to apply: Banner -> Student -> Online Textbook Deferment Request
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced a May 12 start date for its Emergency Broadband Benefit Program that aims to provide subsidies for students struggling to pay for internet amid the pandemic.
2023-2024 FAFSA - Use 2021 tax information (Fall 2023/Spring 2024)
2024-2025 FAFSA - Use 2022 tax information (Fall 2024/Spring 2025)
Processing Time: The federal processor will forward your information to our office 5-10 business days after you submit your financial aid application online. Please allow time for the application to be submitted to the office to be reviewed. Students should monitor Banner and their Buffalo State email regularly for updates.
THINKING OF WITHDRAWING:
Financial Aid Office Business Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Financial Aid Office Counter Hours:
Monday - Friday (Starting May 17th)
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Phone: 716-878-4902
Email: finaid@buffalostate.edu
Recommended Resources
General Help
Costs, Refunds, Calculators
Videos and Banner Help
Apply for Aid (Links) - DEADLINES TO APPY
Loan and TEACH Grant Help