Welcome to the Empire State University Office of Financial Aid.
Students applying for summer 2025, fall 2025 or spring 2026 should submit the 2025-2026 FAFSA.
Students applying for aid for the current spring 2025 term should submit the 2024-2025 FAFSA.
Start here!
View our Step-by-Step Guide to Financial Aid!
Are you a new student with questions about Financial Aid? Attend one of our drop-in sessions for more information and to ask questions directly to an Empire State University Financial Aid Professional:
Wednesday June 4th 12:15-1:00 PM
Thursday June 5th 5:30-6:15 PM
Help and Answers
Wondering how to pay for your studies at Empire State University? Have questions about scholarships, loans, and other types of aid? You'll find the help and answers you need here:
- Financial Aid: Introduction and FAQ
- Financial Aid Programs and Eligibility Requirements
- Apply for Financial Aid
- Additional Request for Information
- Scholarships
- Appeals
- Cost to Attend
- Important Information for Students Receiving Aid in Sessions Less than 15-Weeks
- Important Information for Students Attending the Summer Term
- Financial Literacy
- Looking for the Student Accounts Office or Information Regarding Your Refund?
You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF files on this site. If Acrobat Reader is not installed on your computer, you can download it for free from Adobe's site. If you are still unable to view the file, please contact us at financialaid@sunyempire.edu or call 800-847-3000.
Contact Us
Fax: 518-580-4863
Mailing Address:
Empire State University
Office of Financial Aid
113 West Ave.
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Questions? Contact 1Stop Student Services at 518-587-2100 or 800-847-3000.
FAFSA Info
Code: 010286
Name: Empire State University
TAP Codes
Undergraduate Associate: 0916
Undergraduate Bachelor's: 0913
Graduate: 5680 (for graduate students applying for Veteran Tuition Awards)
Announcements
Apply now for aid for the 2025-2026 year to include summer 2025, fall 2025 and spring 2026 terms. Students should have all financial aid applications and materials complete and turned in to the office prior to April 11, 2025 in order to ensure processing prior to the payment deadline for the summer 2025 term.