Returning Student - First Time Applicant for Grant Funds
Processing Deadlines
Academic Year 2025-2026
The due date is January 24, 2025 for priority consideration of grant assistance.
*Late Applications - Financial aid awards will first be determined for all applications completed and received on-time. Late applications will be considered on a funds-available basis.
Submit W2’s/Schedule 1 (if filed) to Financial Aid
College Scholarship Service (CSS) Financial Aid PROFILE |
Complete for 2025-2026 For Ȧ aid eligibility |
CSS PROFILE for the Non-Custodial Parent (if applicable) |
If your parents do not live together, each parent must complete a separate 2025-26 . It is highly recommended that the student and the “custodial” parent start the CSS Profile application before the “non-custodial” parent starts theirs. If either or both parent is remarried, that parent’s current spouse’s information would also be provided on the CSS Profile. |
FAFSA/Renewal FAFSA 2025-2026 |
Complete the (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) |
NYS Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) Application *New York State Residents Only* |
The TAP program requires completion of both the FAFSA and the TAP Application. For the 2025-26 TAP cycle the application will be available December 1, 2025 using . Be sure to list Ȧ College (0855) in the school section. For further eligibilty and application information please refer to this link: /financialaid/NYSTAP.php
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Parents' 2023 W2's/Schedule 1 (if filed) |
Tax Returns do not need to be submitted. ** |
**If selected for verification by the Federal processor or your Financial Aid Counselor, additional documents may be requested. Students can view their financial aid requirements and statuses in the Ȧ Student System.
Parents: Your student can provide you with proxy access to this information. See
information here.
Phone (518) 580-5750 - Fax (518) 580-5752 – Email finaid@skidmore.edu