The 2026-2027 FAFSA is available now! When completing the FAFSA be sure to include the Buffalo State school code 002842.

The Fall 2025-2026 Excelsior application has closed. Register to be notified when it opens again.

Limited Spring 2026 scholarship applications are open now in the  CAPS Scholarship Portal!

Book deferments are available online two weeks before the semester and run through the end of the drop/add period to register.  

A student is only eligible for a book deferment if they are expecting a refund. This will reduce the amount of a student's refund by the amount requested.

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