The Financial Aid Office is committed to helping you identify the financial resources for which you may be eligible. Our staff will assist you and your family in developing financial plans to pay for an extraordinary future investment - your college education.
Need help?
Contact the Financial Aid Office via email or by phone at (315) 267-2943 and select option 2. Virtual "walk-in" support is also available. Learn More
The financial aid office is here to assist you! Please let us know if...
- You don't have enough money to cover the bill and you need to review your options
- your financial aid is not showing as a credit on the billing statement and you aren't sure why
- You have questions about eligibility for federal or state aid, and so much more. We look forward to assisting you!
Paying for Potsdam
CashCourse
Learn More about CashCourse, your guide to making informed financial choices. You can register for a free account to access financial tools and start taking charge of your money.
Stay Connected: Federal Student Aid on Facebook
The official Facebook page of the U.S. Department of Education's office of Federal Student Aid. For more information, go online.
Is it your first time applying for financial aid?
Check out the Federal Student Aid video about the FAFSA Form and FSA ID Tips for Parents.
What's New
- The Summer 2025 Financial Aid Application is now available online. View Application.
- Parent Loan: Are you a parent applying for a 2025-2026 Federal Direct Parent Loan? The Parent Loan is expected to open on April 1.
Quick Links
- To complete your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
Federal Title IV School Code: 002850 - To complete your TAP application (New York State Tuition Assistance Program).
Select SUNY Potsdam (SUC Potsdam) - Need to complete loan requirements (Promissory Note, Exit or Entrance Counseling)?
- Need to complete a form (Status Change, Budget Adjustment and more)?
- Expecting a refund?
Refunds are processed by the Student Accounts Office on the 4th floor of Raymond Hall. - Financial Aid not showing up on your bill?
Check here before you pick up the phone. - Need to submit documentation to our office?
Access secure file drop location here.