Financial Aid Office | SUNY Buffalo State College

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Announcements

Complete the 2020-2021 FAFSA: Use your 2018 federal tax infromatino to complete the FAFSA. This FAFSA covers fall 2020 and spring 2021.
Processing Time: Allow 5-10 business days for documents submitted to the office to be reviewed. Students should monitor Banner and their BSC email regularly for updates.
Spring 2020 Disbursement & Refund Schedule: Estimate when your refund will be available so you may budget accordingly.
File the 2019 - 2020 FAFSA: This FAFSA is used for Fall 2019 and Spring 2020; use your 2017 federal tax information on it.
Thinking of withdrawing from a course? Be sure to review the financial implications first.

Regular Office Hours:

Monday - Friday 8:30am -5:00pm

The front service window is open during normal office hours for brief questions and to turn in documents.

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Recommended Resources

Financial Aid 101: A short presentation of what all new students need to know.
Texting Opt-In: Complete the texting authorization form so we may text you periodic updates and important deadlines.

FINANCIAL AID DEADLINES

Review deadlines: be advised that deadlines vary by aid program and cannot be appealed.

Registration Deadlines

Fall 2019 Deadlines (example: last day to add class, withdraw from classes etc.)
Spring 2020 Deadlines (to be determined)

General Help

Costs, Refunds, Calculators

Fall 2019 Refund & Disbursement Schedule
Bill Estimator (Download Excel Viewer)
- If prompted when opening the file, press the "Enable Editing" button at the top.
Cost Calculator
Net Price Calculator
Loan Repayment Calculator

Videos and Banner Help

Applying for Aid Links

FAFSA (Federal aid application)
Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID and Password
TAP Application (State aid application)
NYS Excelsior Scholarship
Make NYS TAP or Excelsior Scholarship Application Changes (Select "Review My NYS Financial Aid Information)
View Scholarship Opportunities in CAPS
IRS Tax Transcripts | Help Guide to Obtain Tax Return Transcripts

Loan and TEACH Grant Help

Open House Presentation: November 17, 2018

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Twitter

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Financial Aid Office

Buffalo State • 1300 Elmwood Ave • Moot Hall 230
Buffalo, NY 14222 • Phone: (716) 878-4902 • Fax: (716) 878-4903

E-mail: finaid@buffalostate.edu

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