Similar to the CARES Act, Buffalo State received approval to award financial aid grants to students via a new allocation know as the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II - Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (HEERF II -CRRSAA)
Students will apply for HEERF II grant during the spring 2021 semester via Banner.
Application window TBD.
Monitor this website for updates.
Monday – Friday (except holidays)
8:30am – 5:00pm
Additionally, the office will be closed on the following days:
Monday, May 31, 2021
Monday, September 6, 2021
Please stay safe and well.
FILE YOUR FAFSA:
Aid Year 2020-2021 FAFSA - Use 2018 tax information (fall 2020/spring 2021)
Aid Year 2021-2022 FAFSA - Use 2019 tax information (fall 2021 spring 2022)
Processing Time: The federal processor will forward your information to our office in about 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 BSC email regularly for updates.
THINKING OF WITHDRAWING:
Excelsior Scholarship Spring Application is now available and closes on February 11, 2021
Community Foundation of Greater Buffalo Scholarship 2021-2022 - Deadline May 1 2020
Be considered for UP TO $6000, APPLY TODAY!
Recommended Resources
FINANCIAL AID DEADLINES
General Help
Costs, Refunds, Calculators
Videos and Banner Help
Applying for Aid Links
Loan and TEACH Grant Help