NEWS and UPDATES -last updated May 13th, 2014
» Award Offers for 14/15
The Office of Financial Aid has started sending award notifications via email! Packages are now being offered every Thursday evening (on a rolling basis) for 2014/2015. If your file is complete then look for an email notice to accept/decline your aid on my.newpaltz!
What's the deadline to accept/decline the award offers? There is no strict deadline as not everyone wants to borrow loans. But if you choose to borrow your loans you'll want to accept your aid before your invoice is due. Freshmen invoices get assigned after orientation and continuing students typically get their fall invoices in June. Your invoice will have a due date on it, so if you want loans make sure to accept them prior to your due date so they show as a credit. Our parent page has more information on this timeline or see our checklists to make sure you're all set for the year. Please know that if you decline your loans you can get them later in the year if you're still enrolled.
What if your aid hasn't been awarded yet? A third of the population gets selected by the Federal Processor for "Verification". If we notified you that you were selected for verification then you must finish that process before your file can be completed. Once verification is done then your aid will be offered within a two week window. More info on verification can be found here: What is Verification?
» Summer Aid Update
Do you know how summer aid works? View our summer page for all the details on how to apply. Application deadline is July 15th, 2014.
» Do you need help using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool on your FAFSA?
Make sure to view our helpful tutorial that walks you through the process >> DRT Tutorial
» Have you heard of the Governor's new STEM Incentive Program?
Read up on the proposed program guidelines here >> STEM Q & A
The application is not yet available, but hesc.ny.gov will update their website with more detailed program information after the NYS budget passes.
» The 2014/2015 FAFSA is now available online!
Spring semester loans start disbursing on Jan 28th, 2014.
» Did you accept a PLUS loan?
Just like student loans, fall and spring semester Plus loans disburse once a week starting in early Sept for fall and late Jan for spring. But what if yours hasn't paid out yet? If it has not disbursed then it's likely that your parent still needs to complete the credit check application. These instructions help parents navigate the application process: PLUS REQUEST
NOTE: Signing a master promissory note is only part of the process. Parent borrowers must also click 'REQUEST A DIRECT PLUS LOAN' to complete the quick application and credit check on studentloans.gov.
» PELL GRANT
Effective July 1st 2012, eligible students will be limited to receive Pell for a maximum of 12 full-time semesters (or the equivalent). You can read more about Pell Grant eligibility here: GRANTS
