How to Apply for Financial Aid: FAFSA
To apply for federal assistance, a student (and parents of dependent students) must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) annually. Students file their FAFSA online.
Cayuga’s federal code is 002861.
Students (and dependent parents) must create a studentaid.gov account that serves as their electronic signature when completing the FAFSA. You may obtain your FSA ID at any time. This studentaid.gov account will be used for many financial aid purposes, so keep your username and password safe and in a location you can find when needed.
Apply at least four weeks before classes start to provide the Financial Services Office with sufficient time to review your application and notify you of your eligibility for financial aid.
- If you are a New York State resident, complete the New York State Student Aid Payment Application.
- If a student does not successfully complete their New York State Student Aid Payment Application when filing an FAFSA, they will receive an email or postcard from the state processing center with detailed application instructions.
Cayuga’s state school code is 2005.
The New York Student Aid payment application can be completed online.
- If you are a part-time student and a New York State resident, you may apply for Aid for Part-time Study by September 1st for the fall semester and by January 15th for the spring semester. Applications are available on our website.
You must reapply for financial aid each academic year. You should log into your myCayuga self-service student information account to check financial aid requirements, view awards, and accept financial aid.