Whether you’re a first-time applicant or returning for more aid, we’ve outlined a clear path to assist you. Follow these steps to complete your applications efficiently and maximize your eligibility for both federal and state funding. Let's get started on your journey to financial support!
Create Your FSA User ID
- Request an FSA User ID for yourself and all contributors (spouse, parent, step-parent, etc.)
- Note: Your FSA User ID will be verified and ready for use within 3 days
Resources to Get Started:
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Students Starting Summer or Fall 2024
- Complete the 2024-25 FAFSA — Ensure you have 2022 tax year information and your FSA User IDs.
Resources to File Your FAFSA:
Complete a New York State Aid TAP Application
- Visit NYS Higher Education Services (HESC) to complete the New York State Aid Payment Application online. This link can be found on the FAFSA confirmation page.
- Review the application for accuracy and submit.
Note: Even if you're not eligible for TAP, you should still complete this application to be considered for the Excelsior Scholarship, STEM Scholarship, Veteran Tuition Awards (VTA), and merit and part-time scholarship options.
Resources to File Your NYS TAP Application:
Submit Additional Documents, if Required
- Sometimes you are required to submit other required documents to verify your aid eligibility and award you financial aid.
- If you're unsure what documents you need to provide, please log in to your MyFLCC Financial Aid Checklist.
What is Verification?
Verification is a process used by colleges to confirm the accuracy of data reported on your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA collects information about your family's income, assets, and other factors to determine your eligibility for financial aid, including grants, loans, and work-study.
The U.S. Department of Education randomly selects students for verification. FLCC may select others if we find conflicting information. Depending on the time of year, the verification review process can take up to 14 business days from the time the Financial Aid Office receives all requested documents.
What Information is Needed?
During the verification process, we may request documentation to verify the information on your FAFSA. The Financial Aid Office will notify you via email if you are selected and will inform you of the specific documents you need to provide. This documentation could include things like tax returns, W-2 forms, other financial records, marital status documentation, or other information needed to clarify and confirm the information reported on your FAFSA.
What Happens Next?
Students selected for verification will not be awarded financial aid until the Financial Aid Office has received all requested documentation and the verification process has been completed.
The Financial Aid Office will verify the information on your FAFSA application with the submitted documents to ensure that all the information is correct and consistent. If the Financial Aid Office makes any corrections to your FAFSA, the corrected information will be sent back to the federal processor to be revised. You will receive notification of the changes by the federal processor.
Once reviewed, an award letter will be mailed to the student, or an email notification will be sent indicating that awards have been adjusted.
What are the Deadlines?
If you are selected for verification, it's important to provide the requested documents promptly to avoid delays in receiving financial aid and to maximize your aid eligibility. We do not provide financial aid award notices until verification has been completed. We recommend students submit their documents within 14 days of being selected.
To receive a timely award, we strongly encourage you to submit all requested documentation no later than:
- Fall Semester: August 1
- Spring Semester: December 1
- Summer Semester: May 1
View and Accept Your Awards
- Once your applications have been processed, the Office of Financial Aid will send an award notification to your FLCC and FAFSA email addresses.
- You can also check your award information 24/7 using MyFLCC.
Financial Aid Resources
To help you complete the FAFSA and New York State Aid applications, we recommend attending an FAFSA completion event hosted by SUNY or HESC. These events will provide guidance on the recent changes to the FAFSA and other relevant information. We advise families to complete their aid applications as soon as possible to maximize their eligibility for state and federal funding.
For questions related to financial aid, please contact the One Stop Center as your first point of contact. They will guide your next steps.
Federal College code: 007532
State College code: 2256