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Financial Aid Calendar
The Student Records and Financial Services Office recommends that students file for financial aid as soon as the FAFSA becomes available for the academic year they plan to enroll even if they have not yet been accepted by the school. The following calendar can be used to guide students through key steps of the financial aid process for the 2025-2026 academic year.
October
Create your Federal Student Aid account (FSA) ID. For dependent student, both the student and at least one parent each need to create an account to electronically sign the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online. Keep your account information in a secure place.
Use the Federal Student Aid Estimator to receive an early estimate of your Student Aid Index (SAI) and eligibility for Federal Student Aid. NYS residents can review information on the TAP Grant and use the TAP Award Estimator to determine Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) eligibility.
November
Review information on the FAFSA Simplification Act. This is a significant overhaul This is a significant overhaul to Federal Student Aid starting with the 2024-25 award year. This includes changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form aimed at making it easier for students and their families to apply for financial aid.
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online. The FAFSA form was officially released on November 21, 2024, for the 2025-2026 academic year. Alfred State's FAFSA code is 002854.
Approximately five business days after submitting the FAFSA, student who provided an email address will receive an email from the U.S. Department of Education with a link to their Student Aid Report (SAR) on the web. Review of all your answers and make sure your SAR has the correct information.
December
NYS residents can apply for the TAP Grant when the application opens on December 1st. A link to apply is provided on the FAFSA Confirmation Page once the FAFSA has been correctly submitted. You can also access the TAP Application directly. Alfred State's TAP school codes are 3005 for certificate and associate degree programs and 6005 for bachelor's degree programs. Students can check the status of their TAP application or award using My HESC Account Access. Non-citizens can apply for NYS financial aid programs through the Dream Act. Students from mixed status families are now eligible to apply for NYS financial aid without completing the FAFSA through the Alternate Eligibility Path. Students may also reach out to the Student Records and Financial Services Office to learn more about their options to apply for NYS aid.
January
FAFSA review is underway!
February
Newly accepted students with a valid FAFSA on file will receive a Financial Aid Plan in the mail. Continuing/returning students will receive a postcard indicating their Financial Aid Plan is available on my.Alfredstate.edu/finances. Email notifications are also sent.
March
Apply for additional New York State scholarships and sign up for Excelsior Scholarship updates to receive an alert when the application becomes available.
Start looking for outside scholarship opportunities by working with your high school counseling office, organizations within your community, and on the web.
April
Follow the steps to process your financial aid.
Students selected for Federal Verification will be asked to provide copies of parent/student income tax returns and/or related income information to the Student Records and Financial Services Office. Respond promptly to any requests for information.
May
The Enrollment Deposit is due May 1. The deposit secures a place in the major and any scholarships a student has been awarded.
NYS residents should watch for updates on the Excelsior Scholarship and complete the application when it becomes available.
June
In some instances, an initial offer of financial aid may change due to Federal verification, changes in enrollment or housing status, or receipt of additional college or outside funding and scholarships. You will be notified of any changes to your financial aid plan via your campus email account.
Let the Student Records and Financial Services Office know about any outside scholarships, grants, or other student aid that you'll receive from private sources.
If after filing your FAFSA your family experiences a change in income or other hardship situation due to illness, loss of employment, etc., contact the Student Records and Financial Services Office. In many cases adjustments can be made to a student's financial aid plan through an Professional Judgement Request.
July
Watch for your fall semester billing notice in your Alfred State email account. Contact the Student Records and Financial Services Office if you have questions regarding your bill or how to process your bill online.
If financial aid is not shown as credit on your billing statement, you may not have completed all your financial aid requirements or applications. Look up any missing processing requirements and check the status of your aid on my.Alfredstate.edu/finances.
If you have not already done so, complete your Direct Loan Entrance Counseling and Master Promissory Note (MPN). You will find Alfred State in the school listing as "Alfred State College".
If offered Federal College Work-Study as part of your financial aid plan, you will need to apply for any available jobs posted on JobLink through our Career Development Office.
August
Your fall semester bill is due. Be aware of the due date to avoid late fees and dropped classes. Contact the Student Records and Financial Services Office if you have questions regarding your bill or how to process your bill online.
Classes start. Remember your grades can affect your eligibility for federal and state financial aid.
September
To avoid any delays in the processing of your financial aid, make sure you have responded to all requests for information from the Student Records and Financial Services Office. You can check the status of your financial aid anytime at my.Alfredstate.edu/finances. If you have questions, make an appointment to see your financial aid counselor.
The Student Records and Financial Services Office will issue refunds to eligible students once the bill has been satisfied.
October
The Student Records and Financial Services Office will continue issuing refunds as aid arrives on campus.
November
Spring semester bills are available and a notification is sent to your Alfred State email account. Be aware of the due date to avoid late fees and dropped classes.
Monthly Payment Plans
What is the Monthly Payment Plan?
Alfred State offers a Monthly Payment Plan (MPP) option through Nelnet to enable families to spread educational expenses for the semester into equal monthly payments and avoid additional borrowing. Please note Monthly Payment Plans are not available for non-matriculated students.
Enroll early each semester to take full advantage. You can enroll online when you process your bill at my.AlfredState.edu/finances. Veteran Monthly Payment Plan is not available online. Please call at 607-587-4253 or email us for more information on this option.
Monthly Payment Plans
What is the Monthly Payment Plan?
Alfred State offers a Monthly Payment Plan (MPP) option through Nelnet to enable families to spread educational expenses for the semester into equal monthly payments and avoid additional borrowing. Please note Monthly Payment Plans are not available for non-matriculated students.
Enroll early each semester to take full advantage. You can enroll online when you process your bill at my.AlfredState.edu/finances. Veteran Monthly Payment Plan is not available online. Please call at 607-587-4253 or email us for more information on this option.
4-Month Payment Plan • Fall 2025
| Jul. 1 • Aug. 17 | |
| This plan allows you to budget semester expenses (tuition, fees, campus housing, and meals) into a down payment plus four (4) additional payments. | |
| Due Dates for this Plan | |
| Sep. 1 | Oct. 1 | Nov. 1 | Dec. 1 | |
| $35 | 20% |
| Non-Refundable Application Fee | Down Payment Required |
| Please note that the $35 application fee and 20% down payment are due at the time of signing, then the remaining balance is to be paid in four (4) equal payments on their due dates. | |
3-Month Payment Plan • Fall 2025
| Aug. 18 • Sep. 15 | |
| This plan allows you to budget semester expenses (tuition, fees, campus housing, and meals) into a down payment plus three (3) additional payments. | |
| Due Dates for this Plan | |
| Oct. 1 | Nov. 1 | Dec. 1 | |
| $35 | 25% |
| Non-Refundable Application Fee | Down Payment Required |
| Please note that the $35 application fee and 25% down payment are due at the time of signing, then the remaining balance is to be paid in three (3) equal payments on their due dates. | |
2-Month Payment Plan • Summer 2025
| April. 7 • May 16 | |
| This plan allows you to budget semester expenses (tuition and fees) into a down payment plus two (2) additional payments. | |
| Due Dates for this Plan | |
| Jun. 1 | Jul. 1 | |
| $35 | 33% |
| Non-Refundable Application Fee | Down Payment Required |
| Please note that the $35 application fee and 33% down payment are due at the time of signing, then the remaining balance is to be paid in two (2) equal payments on their due dates. | |
1-Month Payment Plan • Summer 2025
| May 17 • Jun. 13 | |
| This plan allows you to budget semester expenses (tuition and fees) into a down payment plus one (1) additional payments. | |
| Due Dates for this Plan | |
| Jul. 1 | |
| $35 | 50% |
| Non-Refundable Application Fee | Down Payment Required |
| Please note that the $35 application fee and 50% down payment are due at the time of signing, then the remaining balance is to be paid in one (1) equal payment on their due date. | |
Payment Methods and Benefits
Automatic Payments
An automatic bank payment (ACH) or a saved credit/debit card is required to sign up for a Monthly Payment Plan.
Flexible Payment Dates
Students can update their automatic payment dates if needed.
Automatic Adjustments
Your monthly payment amount due will adjust automatically if your semester balance decreases or increases up to $1,000
Veteran Monthly Payment Plan
This plan is available to veterans and dependents of military personnel receiving military educational benefits. This plan allows the participant to defer the initial payment until Feb. 10, 2025. Proof of eligibility is required such as the DD-214 Form or an eligibility letter for the Montgomery GI Bill®. This plan is not available online. Contact Student Records and Financial Services for more information.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by the VA is available at the official U.S. government website.
Determining Your Monthly Payment
Take your balance due for the semester after financial aid has been applied and add the $35 non-refundable application fee. This is your total balance.
- If you are signing up for the 4-month semester payment plan, divide your total balance by five to determine the amount of your down payment and each of your monthly payments.
- If you are signing up for the 3-month semester payment plan, divide the balance by four to determine the amount of your down payment and each of your monthly payments.
- If you are signing up for the Veteran's semester payment plan, divide your balance by four to determine your monthly payments.
The down payment is due when you set up the Monthly Payment Plan. Please refer to the schedules above to determine when your monthly payments are due.
