Applying for Financial Aid
The Office of Financial Aid has many programs to assist you in applying for both state and federal financial aid. In order to apply for financial aid, a student must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). There is no fee with this application. The FAFSA will be available in January. Students are encouraged to file their FAFSA on-line as it makes the process much faster.
Early Fall semester applicants with need who file before May 1 will receive first consideration for campus-based aid programs, which are subject to funding limitations. Students applying for Spring semester should apply by Nov. 1 for early consideration. Students wishing summer aid should file before May 1. Late applications, however, will be accepted and placed on a waiting list throughout the year. The Financial Aid Office has created a timeline/checklist to help you in keeping track of deadlines and the steps needed to successfully file for aid (PDF) (Plain Text).
A student may receive one source of aid or a combination of TAP, Federal Pell Grant, and the programs listed. However, the amount of aid received is limited by the student's educational cost, family contribution, and aid availability. If selected for verification, the student and family must provide documentation of all taxable (ie. signed copies of 1040,1040A/ EZ with W-2's) and non-taxable income (ie. social security benefits, social services, child support, etc.) for the previous calandar year. All non-taxable income information provided should be representative of the last calendar year (ie. 2005 for the 2006-2007 aid year). Failure to provide the required information can result in a delayed decision on a students eligibility for financial aid. Financial Aid Workshops on completing the FAFSA are held at various times throughout the year on campus and at our Newburgh Extension Center.
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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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