Financial Aid
Financial Aid Night - February 24
Important Info: Onondaga has announced it is changing to the Direct Loan Program.
We would like to extend to you a warm welcome as you begin applying for college and investing in your future by attending Onondaga Community College. At Onondaga, we believe you should have every opportunity to pursue a college education and we encourage you to apply for student financial aid as early as possible to find out the grants, scholarships, student loans and/or work-study jobs for which you qualify.
General eligibility for most federal, state, and institutional aid programs is based on financial need and/or academic achievement and these other factors listed below. For specific details regarding eligibility, please use the links in the following paragraphs.
- Matriculated (complete the admissions application for official acceptance into a degree/certificate program).
- At least half-time (for most aid programs). “Half-time” means taking at least 6 equivalent credit hours per semester.
- Be aware that some aid programs, NY State TAP for example, require full-time enrollment (12 or more equivalent credit hours per semester).
- Make satisfactory academic progress toward your degree/certificate. See Academic Standing and Financial Aid.
- U.S. citizen, or eligible non-citizen with a valid Social Security Number.
- Registered with the Selective Service if you're a male between the ages of 18 and 25.
- Cannot be in default on a federal student loan.
Financial Aid is available in several forms. Grants and scholarships may be awarded based on academic standings and need. Loans may be approved and must be repaid by the student with interest. Student employment programs provide income and work experience while the student pursues a degree or certificate. Various sources may be tapped for financial aid including the federal government, NY State, and private sources. Detailed explanations of each of the programs are available in the Financial Aid Office.
Onondaga establishes a financial aid student expense budget that includes tuition, fees, books, room, board, transportation and personal expenses. Only tuition and fees will appear on your billing statement but the other expenses are calculated for the purpose of establishing need and awarding aid.
You can get an early estimate of your eligibility for federal student aid by going to www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov
Onondaga's FAFSA School Code: 002875
New York State TAP School Code : 2185
