Financial Aid & Scholarships
Student Financial Services is a combined Financial Aid and Student Accounts office dedicated to helping students and families in the pursuit of their educational goals. We understand that higher education is an investment in your future and we are here to assist you and provide resources each step of the way.
Connect with us!
Have questions about your financial aid, semester bill or need to submit documentation? Our One-Stop Delhi Student Services office is available to assist you and answer your questions. Check out the various ways of getting in touch by visiting our Connect with SFS web page.
Announcements
Consent to Release Financial Aid & Billing Information
At the start of the Fall 2025 semester, individuals calling on behalf of the student must be authorized to discuss specific financial aid and billing account information.
Students may submit an online Financial Aid and Billing Consent to Release Information form at any time to authorize the offices of Student Financial Services and the One-Stop Delhi Student Services speak with individuals such as parents, guardians, relatives, counselors, employers etc. Visit our Forms webpage for instructions.
Alternate Eligibility Path Application
Students from mixed status families are now eligible to apply for NYS financial aid without completing the FAFSA at https://www.hesc.ny.gov/altpath. Students may also reach out to our One Stop Delhi Student Services office to learn more about their options to apply for NYS aid.
Summer 2025 Financial Aid
Students that plan to register for summer courses and use financial aid are encouraged to apply now. Visit our Summer Aid webpage for instructions on how to apply for summer financial aid.
Important Updates Regarding Summer Pell Grant Eligibility
Students who are eligible for the Pell Grant should enroll in all summer courses before the Pell Recalculation Date (PRD). The PRD is a point in time when the Pell Grant will not adjust (up or down) based on changes made to a student’s schedule. Student Financial Services has published policy updates regarding Pell Recalculation Dates (PRD) on the Important Policies webpage.
New Student Financial Aid Offers
New students that have been accepted to SUNY Delhi for Fall 2025 and have submitted a 2025-26 FAFSA will begin to receive their aid offers by email in mid-February.
NYS Excelsior Tuition Scholarship
Students from families earning $125,000 or less could receive a scholarship to cover up to the cost of their tuition, after other grants and scholarships are applied first. The Fall 2025 application is now open and the deadline for new applicants to apply to August 31, 2025. Visit the Excelsior Scholarship webpage for more eligibility information and to apply. Returning recipients do not need to reapply for Excelsior but must submit the FAFSA and TAP application. This scholarship will not cover other costs such as room, meals, or fees.
Apply for Scholarships!
Log into the Scholarship Universe platform to access SUNY Delhi campus based scholarships and external scholarship opportunities. Check back often as new scholarships are adding continuously!
SUNY Foster Youth College Success Initiative (FYCSI)
The FYCSI program provides financial aid support to eligible recipients. All students - regardless of immigration status - are eligible to access funding and resources through FYCSI if they are determined eligible. Check out the SUNY FYCSI website for eligibility criteria and if you believe you may be eligible, submit the Consent form to Student Financial Services using our Secure Upload Link.
Part-Time Aid Options
Studying part-time? Financial aid grants are available for eligible part-time students! Check out our Grants web page for more information about the Federal Pell Grant and Part-Time TAP.
SUNY Tuition Refund Policy
Students who withdraw from college or drop individual classes may incur liability, based on the date of withdrawal. If you are considering withdrawing from college, or may drop individual classes, the full SUNY Delhi refund policy, including housing/meal plan refunds, and deadlines can be found on our Withdrawal from College web page.