Access your personal Financial Aid information

Financial Aid

The mission of the Financial Aid Office is to provide an array of programs and services to all eligible SUNY Orange students seeking financial assistance in meeting their educational objectives. All students are encouraged to attend our on campus and off campus financial aid workshops to learn about state and federal aid programs, how to complete the required forms, obtain information on various scholarship programs and learn about alternative funding sources.

Welcome to the Financial Aid web page. In order to serve you better please review the links on the left hand side of the page so you can view financial aid information that may be pertinent to you. Once the FAFSA is finished, a statement appears that says "You are now eligible for Federal Financial Aid". This statement has conditions that must be met at our school in order for Federal Financial Aid to be awarded. Below is a checklist that will guide you through and help expedite the Financial Aid awarding and disbursement process:

Financial Aid Checklist

(Click here to see a list of the Financial Aid forms and documents.)

Student Rights And Responsibilities

Along with the rights students have with regard to financial aid, they also have corresponding responsibilities.

Student’s Responsibilities

To understand the procedures and forms relating to the application for financial aid.
To submit forms in a timely fashion, accurately filled out – to the best of their ability -- including information on student and family income.
When requested, to provide documents to verify family income, family size, and similar matters.
To notify the financial aid office of any changes during the year in the financial situation of the parents and/or student (including any scholarships or awards received), so that the student’s award may be adjusted.
To notify the financial aid office if course load is reduced or increased.
To honor all agreements made, including agreements with the college as well as commitments to lending institutions.
If receiving federal financial aid, to maintain eligibility by enrollment in an approved program and all courses must apply to the student’s degree major.
If receiving state aid, to maintain eligibility by pursuing an approved course of study and enrolling in courses within your degree major and progressing toward a degree with satisfactory grades.
To reapply for financial aid each year when you file your taxes.

Student’s Rights

To understand how the financial aid department determines financial need.
To know the standards used to judge eligibility for financial aid.
To appeal decisions made by the financial aid office.
To understand how and when financial aid awards will be distributed.
To understand the college’s refund policy.
To understand the financial aid department’s Code of Conduct.
To choose freely the participating lender from whom he or she wants a student loan
To understand which portions of financial aid are loans which must be repaid and what the rate of interest is.
To be notified in writing if his or her financial aid is canceled and for what reason.
To reapply for financial aid each year.

General Financial Aid Information:

(845) 341-4190 or
1-888-OCCCEXT (622-2398)
SUNY Orange
Office of Financial Aid
115 South Street
Middletown, NY 10940

Office Hours:

Middletown: M-F 8am-5pm Wednesday 8am-8pm
Newburgh: Mid-September through December and February through May: Tuesday and Wednesday 9am-5pm (Call for Newburgh summer hours)

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