Alerts and Important Information
2020-21 FAFSA Now Open!
- The 2020-21 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) became available Oct. 1, 2019. You can file your FAFSA at https://fafsa.ed.gov/
- Students/parents will report 2018 tax information on the 2020-2021 FAFSA.
- 2020-21 FAFSAs will be loaded into our system by December 1, 2019. At that time, you can login to Binghamton's portal - BU Brain Self Service, Financial Aid tab, Eligibility section - and see (1) if your FAFSA was received successfully and the date; and (2) review any "unsatisfied" requirements.
- For additional information please click here.
2019-20 Excelsior Scholarship Spring 2020 Semester Application
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The Excelsior Scholarship application for the spring 2020 semester is now open through January 30. For more information and to apply, visit NYS Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC)
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Current Excelsior Scholarship recipients do not need to complete a new Excelsior application. However, a NYS Student Aid Payment Application (TAP application) must be submitted every year thereafter.
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Applicants must have a combined federal adjusted gross income of $125,000 or less.
Degree Applicable Credit Requirements for NYS Aid Recipients
View updated information on degree applicable credit requirements for NYS aid recipients.
