How to Apply
Applying for financial aid at Onondaga is easy. Here are the steps to follow:
Step 1
File your FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. To electronically sign your FAFSA online, you must have a Personal Identification Number (PIN). You can apply for a PIN online at the same time you file your FAFSA online. Onondaga Community College’s FAFSA College Code number is 002875.
Step 2
If you are a New York State resident, you will be linked from the online FAFSA to the New York TAP application. You will be prompted to get a HESCPIN (Personal Identification Number) to electronically sign your TAP application. You can also access the TAP application online at www.tapweb.org. Onondaga Community College’s TAP Code number is 2185.
Step 3
If you have not yet been admitted to Onondaga, complete the Onondaga admissions application process. A free application to Onondaga is available at www.sunyocc.edu
Step 4
If you provided an email address on your FAFSA, your SAR will be sent electronically within five days. Without an email address, a paper SAR will be mailed to you. Review the results for accuracy and make any corrections to www.fafsa.ed.gov.
Step 5
Your application will be reviewed by Financial Aid. If necessary, you may be required to submit additional documents. Once the review is complete, you will receive a Financial Aid Award Letter indicating your student financial aid awards.
Step 6
If it has been more than four weeks since receiving your SAR and have not heard from Financial Aid, please contact us so we can assist you in resolving any outstanding issues.
Application Timelines
Apply Early! You can begin filing the FAFSA as early as January 1 each year and by filing early you will be able to take advantage of these benefits:
- Financial aid tuition deferrals to help meet your tuition payment deadlines
- Be considered for college scholarships based on your academic merit and/or need
- Bookstore line of credit to help purchase your books and supplies
- Financial aid advance if you need a little help to get through the first few weeks of classes
- Planning for academic year expenses by knowing how much student aid can help
All applications will be reviewed beginning March 1 of each year. Applications filed after March 1 will continue to be reviewed and processed according to the date received.
Note: Current students must re-apply each year for federal, state, and institutional aid programs.
Financial Aid Tuition Deferrals
If you wish to have financial aid awards in place for tuition payment deferral purposes, and be eligible to receive help to purchase books, you must file an initial FAFSA or report Onondaga on a previously filed FAFSA no later than 4 weeks prior to the start of classes. If you file your FAFSA with less than 4 weeks before the start of classes, you should be prepared to pay for your tuition and other educational-related expenses up front and be reimbursed later, if eligible. A monthly payment plan is available from the Bursar.
Application Requirements
To complete your application, you will need the following information:
- Your Federal tax information or tax returns, including W-2's
- Your State tax information
- Records of untaxed income, such as Social Security benefits, public assistance, and veterans' benefits
- Information on savings, investments, business and farm assets
- If you are not a U.S. citizen, your Alien Registration Number
- Onondaga Community College's FAFSA code number: 002875
- Onondaga Community College's TAP code number: 2185
Contact
Student Central
Gordon Student Center, Atrium campus map
Hours: Check hours
Telephone: 315 498-2291
e-mail: StudentCentral@sunyocc.edu
