The SUNY Financial Aid Plan (FAP) will provide a more in-depth analysis and accurate picture of student cost once the student has filed their FAFSA, completed a SUNY application, and has been accepted by a campus.
Information contained in this area of our website will walk you through the process of applying for financial aid at SUNY Poly. Please read all information thoroughly – paying special attention to deadlines and forms (both online and paper) that must be submitted to our office.
Please note: The FAFSA and New York State TAP applications must be completed on a yearly basis. The applications for these programs open on October 1st each year. The Financial Aid Office processes aid applications on a rolling basis, however our recommended filing deadline for both of these applications is February 1. This will ensure that aid is processed in enough time to be applied to the billing statement.
- Apply for Federal and State Financial Aid
- FAFSA Filing Tips
- Aid for Part-Time Study
- Summer Financial Aid
- Special Circumstances
Contact our office with questions at: finaid@sunypoly.edu or 315-792-7210.
The Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020 requires educational institutions to make certain disclosures to students using federal military and/or VA educational benefits. To view and print a copy of an estimated personalized cost of attendance you can visit the SUNY Net Price Cost Calculator and select SUNY Polytechnic Institute from the dropdown. Additional financial information can be found at the NCES College Navigator site.
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A college education is an important investment in your future and SUNY Poly wants to help make it affordable for you and your family! We are proud to be consistently ranked by U.S. News and World Report as a top Best Value School (Regional Universities North).
Receiving financial aid involves the completion of several important tasks. We’ve developed this step-by-step guide to help you successfully complete and submit the requirements to apply for federal and state financial aid.
You must apply for financial aid each year you plan to receive federal and/or state aid. Your FAFSA and TAP are used to determine your eligibility for most scholarships, work-study and federal loans.
Email: finaid@sunypoly.edu
Phone: (315) 792-7210
Fax: (315) 792-7220
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Apply For And Maintain Financial Aid
- Obtain a Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID)
All students and their contributors will need an FSA ID to complete the FAFSA form. A contributor (typically a student’s parent(s), stepparent(s), or spouse) is anyone who is required to provide consent and approval to have their federal tax information transferred directly from the IRS into the FAFSA form and a signature on the form.
- Complete and Submit the FAFSA
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is an application for federal student aid. Filling it out can help students pay for college or career school. We recommend filing the FAFSA by the identified deadline to ensure you receive full consideration for institution-specific Once your form is processed, you will receive a confirmation email from FAFSA so you can review the results and make any necessary changes.
Fall 2024 Deadline: June 20, 2024
SUNY Poly's Federal School Code is 011678
For assistance with the FAFSA or to obtain a paper application, please contact the Federal Student Aid Information Center via telephone (800-433-3243), live chat, or email.
The New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) helps eligible New York residents pay tuition at approved schools in New York State. Because TAP is a grant, it does not have to be paid back.*
For the 2024-25 year only, you are allowed to fill out the TAP application and save it before completing the FAFSA. HESC will then hold your application until your FAFSA is completed. While the FAFSA is not required for submission of the TAP application, it is necessary for HESC to process the application. Therefore, the TAP application for any student who has not filed a FAFSA by June 30 will be purged. Students whose TAP applications are purged will need to refile their TAP application after completing their FAFSA form.
SUNY Poly's NYS TAP Code is 4975
For assistance in completing your online TAP application or questions regarding your TAP award status, please schedule a call with HESC.
*TAP may need to be paid back in some circumstances. Please refer to the Financial Aid policies for more information.
New York State residents may apply for the following programs based on program eligibility:
- Excelsior Scholarship
The Excelsior Scholarship program makes a SUNY Poly education more affordable than ever. NYS residents and U.S. citizens who have a combined federal adjusted gross income of $125,000 or less are encouraged to consider applying for the NYS Excelsior Scholarship.
Apply for the Excelsior Scholarship
Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)
Students interested in applying for SUNY Poly’s Educational Opportunity Program are required to apply for admission and submit appropriate SUNY EOP financial documentation.
NYS STEM Incentive Program
High school seniors who are NYS residents and U.S. citizens and intend to pursue a STEM (science, technology, engineering, or mathematics) major should consider applying for the NYS Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Incentive Program scholarship. Please review the details of this scholarship thoroughly on the HESC website. Although the deadline for applying is not until August, we highly recommend that students apply early (before high school graduation) as your guidance counselor will be required to submit information to support your application.
NYS Aid for Part-Time Study
Undergraduate students planning to enroll part-time during the fall and/or spring semester(s) who are also eligible for TAP can apply for a New York State Aid for Part-Time Study (APTS) grant by submitting the application to the Financial Aid Office.
All students, regardless of state residency, are encouraged to apply to or submit document for the following programs for which they are eligible:
Veteran + Military Benefits:
SUNY Polytechnic Institute is pleased to serve veterans and our country's service members in the armed forces.
The Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020 requires educational institutions to make certain disclosures to students using federal military and/or VA educational benefits. To view and print a copy of an estimated personalized cost of attendance you can visit the SUNY Net Price Cost Calculator and select SUNY Polytechnic Institute from the dropdown. Additional financial information can be found at the NCES College Navigator site.
Contact - Veteran Benefits Team
Summer Financial Aid Application
- Benefits for New Students (Students who have not previously used education benefits)
- Benefits for Transfer Students (Students who had been receiving veteran benefits at another institution)
- Benefits for Continuing SUNY Poly Students
View and Accept Your Financial Aid
New and returning students who have received a financial aid award must accept or decline the various forms of aid that have been offered to them via their SUNY Poly Banner Web Self Service account.
New accepted undergraduate and graduate students who have filed a FAFSA will receive a Financial Aid Award Plan in the mail and have access to view the Financial Aid Plan in Banner Self-Service. Returning students will be notified when their Financial Aid Award is viewable in Banner Self-Service via their SUNY Poly email. New students must activate their SITNet ID prior to accessing and accepting their financial aid award in Banner Self-Service.
To view the Financial Aid Award:
- Go to banner.sunypoly.edu
- Click on Enter Secure Area
- Login using SITNet ID and PIN
- Click on Student & Financial Aid
- Click on Financial Aid
- Click on My Award Information
- Click on Award by Aid Year
- Select appropriate aid year from the pull down menu and click Submit
To accept or decline your offered financial aid:
- Go to banner.sunypoly.edu Click on Enter Secure Area
- Login with SITNet ID
- Click Student & Financial Aid
- Click on Financial Aid
- Click on My Award Information
- Click on Award by Aid Year
- Click on appropriate aid year from the pull down menu
- Click on Accept Award Offer
- Under the Accept Award column, click the drop down box to accept or decline your awards.
- To accept a lesser amount than that offered, click Accept and type in the amount you wish to receive in the Accept Partial Amount column. Please note that aid will be split evenly between the fall and spring semesters.
- Click the Submit Decision button
To accept or decline your offered financial aid:
- SUNY Poly’s Financial Aid Office provides students with several resources to assist in better understanding the components of the Financial Aid Award Plan.
- Understanding Your Financial Aid Plan (online version)
- Understanding Your Financial Aid Plan (pdf version)
- Verification Process Document (pdf) - includes the following:
- 2024-2025 Verification Worksheet for Federal Student Aid Programs
- Instructions for IRS Data Retrieval Tool and Instructions for Requesting an IRS Tax Transcript
- How to Get an IRS Verification of Non-Filing Letter
- Federal Direct Loan Borrowing Process for Students & Parents (pdf)
- Cost of Attendance (pdf)
