Cost & Aid Information

College Costs

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Broad Based Fees

SUNY Morrisville broad-based fees consist of the college fee, intercollegiate athletics fee, student activity fee, student health services fee, technology fee, and transportation fee. Broad-based fees are generally fees that are charged to all SUNY Morrisville students.

The State University Fee is used to reduce debt service with the New York State Dormitory Authority. This fee is mandatory for all students.

The Student Athletics Fee is intended to increase stability in the funding of intercollegiate athletics. It covers supplies, equipment and facility maintenance needed to maintain the Morrisville NCAA Division III athletics program. This fee is mandatory for all students.

The Student Activity Fee is a fee voted on by the students of the college. It covers the cost of various student activities across campus. This fee is mandatory for all Morrisville Campus students but may be waived for students who are doing an internship away from campus. There is a separate Norwich Campus Student Activity Fee for Norwich Campus students only. 

The Student Health Services Fee covers health, counseling, and preventative health services on campus. This fee is mandatory for all students but may be waived for  students who are doing an internship away from campus, and students who are 100% online.

The Technology Fee is used to build and maintain technology infrastructure. It covers distance learning, high-speed internet, wireless, smart classrooms, and other technology efforts. This fee is mandatory for all students.

The Transportation Fee is used to cover the cost of shuttle bus services that transports students around campus, including remote areas (equine and dairy facilities, and health clinical locations). It also covers the cost of buses to surrounding areas. The Transportation Fee is mandatory for all full-time students on the Morrisville Campus for use of the MAX Shuttle Service. The Transportation Fee is waived for Norwich Campus students, for students who are doing an internship away from campus, and students who are 100% online.

The Alumni Fee is used to sponsor alumni events for current students so they are aware of the benefits of becoming an active alumni participant after graduating. This fee is mandatory for all students.

The Career Services Fee is directly applied to activities that support students in the areas of career planning and development. Open to all students and alumni of SUNY Morrisville, the Office of Career Planning and Development assists current students and graduates of the College to identify and explore career options; create or edit resumes, cover letters, portfolios, or personal statements; prepare for an internship or job search; network with alumni or other professionals; evaluate a job offer; or consider additional educational opportunities. This fee is mandatory for all students.

The Dormitory Services Fee is mandatory for all Morrisville Campus residence hall residents and includes use of washers and dryers and WiFi residential network.

The International Student Insurance Fee provides comprehensive coverage for medical expenses, generally incurred off-campus, including medical evacuation and repatriation benefits, arising from covered accidents and sicknesses. This insurance charge is mandatory for all international students and scholars, F-1 and J-1 visas, and for students studying abroad. Insurance waivers will not be honored.

Billing

Students will receive an email notification to their SUNY Morrisville email account indicating a bill is available online to view. Once they log in to Web for Students they can view their account, view and/or print their bill, make online payments, or enroll in the online payment plan. It is the students’ responsibility to make sure that their bill is paid. This may mean following up with the Financial Aid Office and/or the Student Accounts Office by the due date.

Payment Policy

After scheduling classes, all students will be emailed a billing statement for tuition & fees with instructions for making payment. SUNY Morrisville requires all students to accept their charges and settle their bill with the Student Accounts Office before the start of a new semester. If, during the first week of classes, you have not settled your bill with the Student Accounts Office, your schedule will be dropped (cancelled). If there is an outstanding balance that has not been settled, you will not be permitted to register for courses, or receive a diploma, until the bill has been settled (paid). Students with outstanding balances will receive multiple emailed billing statements throughout each semester. Each billing statement will list the amount due in full by the due date (and will include an additional late fee of $50, if applicable) appearing on your statement. Any unpaid charges from the previous statement will be brought forward, and additional charges, payments, and credits will be shown. If using financial aid, students must have proof of approved aid, waivers, or scholarships in order to properly defer payment. Without satisfactory evidence to defer, students are expected to pay charges up front and wait for reimbursement when the aid, waiver or scholarship funds are actually received.

In cases where a student’s bill is paid entirely, and there is a remaining credit on the student’s account, a refund is issued and mailed home to the address of record.  SUNY Morrisville does offer students the option to set up direct deposit to have these refunds issued directly to their bank accounts.

To sign up for direct deposit:

• Log into Web for Students
• Select "Account Detail for Term"
• Select "Pay Now" (if you don't see "Pay Now," select the 3 dots on the right side)

This will direct students to Nelnet. Students may be prompted for a PIN or to enter the Authenticator Number. From there, select "Manage Refund."

Direct deposit of refunds will hit student’s bank accounts within 2-3 business days from the date the refund was processed.

Cancellations and Withdrawals

A student who is given permission to cancel his/her registration or who is withdrawing from classes shall be liable for payments of tuition and all fees in accordance with the liability schedule. More details about the University Refund Policy are available through the Office of Students Accounts.

All refunds or adjustments of charges are based on the date the withdrawal application is officially done, not the date of the last class attended.

Housing and Tuition Deposit Refund Policy

Students have 30 days from the deposit deadline to request in writing a deposit refund or request to have the deposit moved to the next semester.  30 days after the deposit deadline, all deposits that have not been applied to the current semester’s bill will be forfeited.  Once the 30 day request period ends, we will not be able to process any requests for refunds or move the deposits to next semester.

Liability Schedule

After registration, established withdrawal procedures must be initiated by the student with the school office to establish refund eligibility. Tuition is refundable according to the following schedule:

Generic 2 column

Field Name	Field Value
Withdrawal During:	Refund Percentage:
First week of semester	100%
Second week of semester	70%
Third week of semester	50%
Fourth week of semester	30%
Fifth week of semester	0%

Cancellation for Non-Payment

If during the first week of classes, you have not settled your bill with the Office of Student Accounts, your schedule will be dropped (canceled).

If billing has not been satisfied by the close of the first week of instruction (Friday) each semester, students will be financially dismissed.

Resident/Non-Resident Status

Newly enrolling students will be considered New York state residents for tuition purposes if they have had a New York state domicile (permanent or principal home) for 12 months immediately prior to registration. If students do not meet the 12-month requirement, but can present satisfactory proof of New York state domicile, in-state tuition rates will apply.

For tuition purposes, the residence of an un-emancipated minor will be the home of the custodial parent(s). (For an emancipated (independent) student, a number of the following factors may be considered: residence of parents, spouse and children; place of voter registration, residence for tax purposes, marital status, age, financial independence and income sources, sites of motor vehicle and other personal property registrations, and sites of real and personal property. Other factors are location of checking and savings accounts, place of employment, telephone directory listing, and place of draft registration.

Eligibility Basics

At the state-operated campuses (University Centers, University Colleges, and Technology Colleges), students are generally considered New York state residents if they have established their domicile in New York State for at least 12 months prior to the last day of the registration period of a particular term.

1. Generally, individuals who have maintained their domicile in New York for a period of less than twelve months prior to the end of registration are presumed to be out-of-state residents and are not eligible for the resident tuition rate.
2. Individuals who are financially dependent and whose custodial parent(s) lives in a state other than New York are generally not eligible for the resident tuition rate.
3. Individuals do not meet the twelve-month residency requirement if domiciled in New York State primarily to attend college.
4. Dependent students of divorced or legally separated parents may acquire a New York state domicile if the custodial parent is a New York State resident or if the student resides with a non-custodial parent who is a New York state resident and the student intends to continue to reside with that parent throughout their attendance at SUNY.
5. Non-resident students may be eligible for resident tuition if they have graduated from a New York high school or received a NYS GED within five years of application to SUNY. See below for details under exceptions to the Domicile Rule.

Determination of Domicile

To determine a student’s domicile, campuses use the following principles:

1. A person may have multiple residences but only one domicile.
2. A person retains a domicile until it is abandoned.
3. Physical presence alone does not establish domicile or residency.

Proof of Domicile

Campuses rely on documents and circumstances such as the following to determine if an individual’s domicile is in New York state. For financially dependent students, the campus relies on documents relating to parents or legal guardian.

1. Duration of physical presence in New York.
2. State of residency of the student’s family.
3. New York state voter registration.
4. New York state driver’s license.
5. New York state motor vehicle registration.
6. New York state real property ownership.
7. New York state residential rental lease.
8. New York state income tax returns

Questions about resident and non-resident tuition rates should be directed to the Student Accounts Office at each SUNY campus.

Exceptions to the Domicile Rule

Military Personnel:  Members of the U.S. Armed Forces while on full-time active duty and stationed within New York state, as well as their dependents, are eligible for the resident tuition rate. Dependents of full-time active duty personnel who are stationed outside New York state qualify for resident tuition if the service member’s “Home of Record” is New York. Civilian employees of the military are not included in these exceptions to the domicile requirements. Certain non-residents who have graduated from a New York high school may be eligible for resident tuition. Contact campuses for details.

New York State High School: Certain non-residents who have graduated from a New York high school may be eligible for resident tuition. Contact campuses for details.

Immigrant, Non-Immigrant & Undocumented Aliens: Students claiming to be immigrant aliens must present proof of their status by providing the campus with a valid Alien Registration Receipt Card. Once a student’s immigrant status has been verified, the student may then establish New York state residency by meeting the domicile criteria. Non-immigrants are grouped in categories depending on the type of visa presented at the port of entry. Non-immigrants admitted to the United States in categories that prohibit them from establishing a United States residence are not eligible for resident tuition. In general, the Federal Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act prohibits students who are unable to present valid documentation of their alien status from eligibility for the resident tuition rate. However, undocumented aliens who attend for at least two years and graduate from a New York high school may be eligible. See the campus for details.

Glossary of Terms

Some terms used in this document have special meaning in the University’s Resident Tuition policy:

1. Domicile - A fixed permanent home to which an individual intends to return whenever absent from the college.
2. Emancipation, Financial Independence - Students under the age of 22 must provide evidence of one year of independent living in order to be considered emancipated.
3. “Home of Record” - Part of an armed services record, which indicated that state of residency upon joining the military.
4. Immigrant Aliens - May lawfully reside in the United States on a permanent basis and hold a valid Alien Registration Card (green card).
5. Non-immigrant Aliens - Those aliens who enter the United States on a temporary basis for a specific purpose.
6. Undocumented Aliens - Aliens who are unable to document their INS status.

Financial Aid

Information presented in this section may be subject to change. Please contact the Financial Aid Office for the most current information.

The financial aid program includes part-time employment (federal work study), loans, grants and scholarships. Its purpose is to assist students who would be unable to attend college because they lack the necessary financial resources. However, this basic concept of aid based on need assumes that parents have an obligation to finance the college education of their sons and daughters to the extent that they are able. The college determines the family’s capacity to contribute to college costs through standardized application forms and procedures. All students are encouraged to apply for financial aid.

Application & Award Procedure

1. Each student applying for financial aid must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online as instructed. The suggested deadline for applying for financial aid from the college is March 1 of that academic year. Students are encouraged to apply as early as possible. The form also permits application for the Pell Grant at the same time as application for aid from the college. Simply follow the instructions. A separate application must be completed for the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) and the Excelsior Scholarship Program which you can access online.
2. Online access for aid instructions along with a financial aid award notification will be sent to each student who has been accepted to the college and has a FAFSA on file with the Financial Aid Office.
3. Priority in the awarding of financial aid administered by the college (Federal Supple-mental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG), Federal College Work-Study (CWS) and Federal Nursing Student Loan Program (NSLP) is given to those students with the greatest financial need as determined by the FAFSA.
4. The Financial Aid offer will list the expected budget for the year and the estimated Pell Grant and TAP awards. In addition, the college may offer, depending upon financial need, Federal SEOG, Federal CWS award, Federal NSLP, if funds are available. 5. If sufficient aid is not received to meet college costs, the student will be provided information about the Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) or alternative private loans upon request.

Independent Students

Federal regulations require that a student, before being classified as independent, meets one or more of the following criteria: the student must be 24 years of age by January 1 of the year for which independent student aid is sought; the student must be a veteran of the armed forces or currently serving on active duty for purposes other than training; the student must be an orphan or ward of the court; or the student must have legal dependents other than a spouse and or be married; emancipated minor; legal guardianship; and or have been determined an unaccompanied youth or homeless.

Responsibilities & Rights

It is the student’s responsibility to:

1. Be familiar with the financial aid application procedures including application forms and deadlines. This information is available in this catalog, online, or from the Financial Aid Office.
2. Ensure all forms are complete and submitted within the prescribed time limits. Failure to do so may result in the cancellation of any aid offered.
3. Notify the Financial Aid Office of any changes in the parents’ or the student’s financial situation. The student’s financial aid package may be adjusted to reflect any changes.
4. Notify the Financial Aid Office of any private scholarships or awards that the student receives during the academic year.
5. Notify the Financial Aid Office of any change that reduces a student course load to less than full time (12 credit hours).
6. Honor all agreements, including repayment provisions on any loans, made with the college and/or any other lending institutions.
7. Provide all forms requested by the Financial Aid Office for the purpose of verification of family income, family size and similar matters.
8. Reapply for financial aid each academic year. The college will make every effort to continue aid to those students who demonstrate financial need.
9. Maintain eligibility for federal financial aid programs. To maintain eligibility, the student must be enrolled at least half-time (6 credit hours) in an approved program (New York State financial aid programs require full-time enrollment–12 credit hours) and be in good academic standing. To be in good academic standing a student must be making satisfactory academic progress toward a degree and must be pursuing an approved program of study. The course work must be required for the program the student is enrolled.

It is the student’s right to:

1. Know how financial need was determined.
2. Know how decisions regarding financial aid were made.
3. Appeal any decision made by the financial aid staff.
4. Know how financial aid that has been awarded will be distributed. Generally, financial aid will be paid to the students account in two equal installments, the first during the fall semester, and the second during the spring semester. The student will be billed each semester for tuition, fees, room and board. Any aid received will be credited toward the semester balance. If the aid received is in excess of the balance due, a refund will be given to the student and or parent.
5. Know what portions of the financial aid must be repaid and the annual interest rate.
6. Know that should you withdraw, fall below half-time status, or graduate, SUNY Morrisville is required to use your withdrawal date to calculate the possible return of Federal funds. Should you unofficially withdraw, the last date of attendance will be utilized.

Satisfactory Academic Progress for Federal & State Aid

Federal Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)

To be eligible for FSA funds, a student must make satisfactory academic progress, and the Financial Aid Office must monitor that progress with the policy below:

• Student’s federal financial aid eligibility will be evaluated at the end of each semester.
• The policy requires that the quantitative (time-based) and qualitative (grade-based) standards are reviewed at each evaluation point.
• Additionally, a specific qualitative review at the end of the student’s second academic year requires a GPA of a 2.0 for programs lasting over 2 years.
• Remedial coursework is not included in the qualitative assessment nor quantitative assessment.
• Students who are on Financial Aid Suspension that enroll for courses without aid will be reevaluated at the end of the semester. Interruption of attendance for one or more academic periods does not have an effect on academic progress standing nor is it sufficient to re-establish aid eligibility.

No student will be eligible for federal aid if he/she has not completed his/her degree within 150 percent of the normal time required to complete the degree. For an associate degree, it is six semesters, and for a bachelor degree, it is 12 semesters. Additional details about SAP requirements to remain academically eligible for federal aid can be found on the Financial Aid Policies webpage.

Satisfactory Academic Progress for State Aid

Full-time students, as determined by taking a mini-mum of 12 credit hours per semester, shall be considered meeting the standards of academic progress if they complete their degree within a maximum time frame. At the end of each year, a full-time student must complete a specific number of credit hours. Additional details about TAP requirements to remain academically eligible for state aid can be found on the Financial Aid Policies webpage.

Financial Aid Implementation & Review Procedures

These regulations will be administered at the end of each academic semester.

1. Federal Direct Loans and PLUS programs require that a student be enrolled in a degree or certificate program. They will be required to meet the satisfactory progress section out-lined by grade point average.
2. If a student changes degree programs, he or she will be given a new time frame.
3. If a student changes majors and this change requires extra time to complete a degree, a re-evaluation of maximum time frame will be reviewed.
4. Transfers will be given a new time frame when they begin their first semester at SUNY Morrisville.
5. Students that fall below the satisfactory academic progress standards will have an opportunity to discuss any mitigating circumstances with the Dean. These programs are developed to facilitate flexibility of academic pursuit plans. Therefore, a student who falls under these criteria may very well have a mitigating circumstance which will affect the student’s academic pursuit.
6. Students must be enrolled in courses applicable to their program of study.

Programs of less than one academic year’s duration (fewer than 24 semester credits) are ineligible for state student financial assistance, Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) and aid for part-time study (APTS). The program is eligible for Vietnam Veterans Tuition Awards (VVTA).

Generally, a student who is maintaining at least a 2.0 grade point average and meets the pursuit of program requirements will have maintained satisfactory academic progress.

Students entering college for the first time would be required to meet, upon completion of that semester, the criteria listed for the first semester. Those students previously in college would be placed on the chart in accordance with the number of semesters completed. For example, a student who attended Morrisville would be required, upon completion of the second semester, to meet the criteria listed under the second semester.

Program Pursuit

A student must complete with a grade of A through F a minimum number of credit hours each semester as follows:

1. During the first year of award the student must complete six hours each semester, however have accumulated 15 hours in total.
2. During the second year of award the student must complete 9 hours each semester, with a total accumulated 27 hours after the third term and a total of 39 after the fourth term.
3. During the third and fourth years of award the student must complete 12 hours each semester, however 15 is suggested to advance your total accumulated credits.

If a student does not complete the minimum number of hours in a semester, the student will not be eligible for financial aid. Any courses that are dropped do not count when determining program pursuit. In order that the student be in good academic standing both satisfactory academic progress and program pursuit must be maintained. If a student fails to meet the minimum requirements, a one-time waiver may be granted provided the student can demonstrate that extraordinary circumstances warrant its use

FEDERAL AID PROGRAMS

Information presented in this section may be subject to change. Please contact the Office of Financial Aid for the most current information.

Federal Pell Grant

Federal Pell Grants make funds available in the form of grants to eligible students attending approved colleges, community colleges, junior colleges, vocational schools, technical institutes, hospital schools of nursing and other post-high school institutions. Pell awards do not have to be repaid, and range from $652 to $7395 per year. The application for the Pell Grant is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Applications are available on the Federal Student Aid website. 

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)

The Federal SEOG program is for students of exceptional financial need who would be unable to continue their education without the grant. A student is eligible if matriculated at least half-time as an undergraduate or vocational student in a participating educational institution and must be Pell Grant eligible. Funds may be limited.

Federal Nursing Student Loan Program (NSLP)

The Federal NSLP is for students who are enrolled at least half-time in an approved program leading to the associate degree in nursing. The college determines who is eligible for the loan, and the amount that will be offered. A student may accumulate up to $3,000 per year. Funds may be limited.

Repayment begins nine months after the borrower graduates, is no longer enrolled in the nursing program, or leaves school for other reasons. Interest during the repayment period is five percent. Information on this program will be provided automatically to all borrowers and to others upon request. Since the federal NSLP is awarded by the college, only normal financial aid application procedures need be followed.

Federal College Work Study (CWS) Program

The Federal CWS program provides funds to employ students who have an unmet financial need. Students must be enrolled at least half-time in a graduate, undergraduate or vocational program in an approved post- secondary educational institution. The college determines who is eligible for CWS, how much the student may earn and when the student will work. Jobs range from assisting individual instructors to clerical assistants to tour guides in the Admission Office. Since CWS is awarded by the college, SUNY Morrisville will make every effort to place students. The work study program functions on a first come, first served premise. Funds and positions may be limited.

Federal Direct Loan for Student

Borrowers To be eligible for a Direct Loan, a student must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien and must be enrolled in or admitted as at least a half-time student at an approved college, university or other post-secondary institution in the United States or in a foreign country.

An undergraduate may borrow up to $3,500 the freshman year (up to 27 credits), $4,500 the sophomore (28-61 credits), $5,500 the junior, and $5,500 the senior year of study. All students are eligible to receive a minimum of $2,000 of unsubsidized funds each year. The Federal government will pay interest on the subsidized loan while the student is in college. For an unsubsidized loan, the student has the option of paying the interest while in school or allowing the interest to accrue. All loan disbursements for first- time borrowers cannot be distributed until 30 days into the semester per federal regulation. Each loan is subject to an origination fee.

The following regulations apply:

1. Depending on the amount of the loan, the minimum monthly payment will be $50 plus interest. Under unusual and extenuating circumstances the government, on request, may permit reduced payments.
2. The standard repayment period is 10 years.
3. The maximum period of loan from date of the original note may not exceed 15 years, excluding authorized deferments of payments.
4. Repayment in whole or part may be made any time without penalty.

You must complete the FAFSA to apply for the Federal Direct Loan.

Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS)

PLUS permits a parent to borrow the full cost of education less any financial aid. Repayment begins 60 days after the second disbursement has been issued, or can be deferred until after your student has graduated or leaves school for other reasons. This option is determined through direct lending and the parent borrowing. The parent MUST be a U.S. citizen or permanent alien resident in order to be eligible for this loan. The parent must be the “birth parent” or “adoptive parent”. This loan is subject to a credit review.

You must complete the FAFSA to receive the loan application(s) for the Federal PLUS Loan.

Native American Assistance

United States Bureau of Indian Affairs Aid (BIA) to Native Americans is awarded by the Bureau of Indian Affairs to eligible applicants. To be eligible an applicant must be at least one-fourth American Indian, Eskimo, or Aleut; be an enrolled member of a tribe, band or group recognized by the Bureau of Indian Affairs; be enrolled in or accepted for enrollment in an approved college or university; and have financial need. For grants to be awarded in successive years, satisfactory progress toward a degree and financial need must be demonstrated. Depending on availability of funds, grants may also be made to graduate students and summer session students. Eligible married students may also receive living expenses for dependents. Application forms may be obtained from the Bureau of Indian Affairs Office, U.S. Department of the Interior. An application is necessary for each year of study. An official needs analysis from the college financial aid office is also required each year. Each first-time applicant must obtain tribal enrollment certification from the Bureau agency or tribe which records enrollment for the tribe.

Veterans Benefits

There are a variety of educational assistance programs available to veterans who meet the criteria.

Montgomery G.I. Bill - Active Duty: Educational Assistance Program (Chapter 30) (Based on active duty service beginning on or after July 1, 1985 or you entered on active duty before January 1, 1977 and served on active duty for any number of days during the period October 19, 1984 to June 30, 1985, and continued on active duty through June 20, 1988.)

Montgomery G.I. Bill - Selective Reserve: Educational Assistance Program (Chapter 1606) (Notice of Basic Eligibility, member of the selected reserve).

Post-9/11 GI Bill - Provides financial support for education and housing to individuals with at least 90 days of aggregate service on or after September 11, 2001, or individuals discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days. You must have received an honorable discharge to be eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill.

VEAP (Chapter 32)/Non-Contributory VEAP (Section 903) - Service beginning on or after January 1, 1977 through June 30, 1985.

Survivors’ & Dependents’ - Educational Assistance Program (Chapter 35) only for survivors and dependents of deceased or permanently and totally disabled veterans. Both must be service connected qualifications.

Vocational Rehabilitation - (Chapter 31) Educational Assistance by authorized certificate only. Eligible application forms are available at all VA offices, active duty stations and Registrar’s Office. Submit completed forms to the Registrar’s Office, Whipple Administration Building, SUNY Morrisville, P.O. Box 901, Morrisville, N.Y. 13408.

Other Federal Student Financial Aid Programs

A large number of special-purpose Federal programs exist, many of which are administered through specific institutions of post-secondary education. Most of these programs would be of interest to relatively small numbers of students and prospective students, by virtue of need or special interest, or both. Some are available only to graduate or professional students, in certain fields. Some carry with them periods of obligated service. The most authoritative, although certainly not the only reference for additional information on these, and many other programs, is published annually: 1996 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance, Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.

Title IV Aid

Title IV Aid refers to all Federal Financial Aid: Direct Subsidized Loans, Direct Unsubsidized Loans, Parent (PLUS) Loans, Nursing Student Loans, Pell Grants, and SEOG Grants. Students scheduled to receive financial aid refunds and then withdraw will be directly responsible for repaying the unearned portion of their aid package. Pursuant to current Federal guidelines, students who receive Title IV financial aid and withdraw during the first ten weeks of class will be required to repay a portion of aid received. Federal Title IV policy determines the amount of aid a student is eligible to use toward their bills. A percentage is calculated based on days attended vs. total days of instruction. Title IV Aid is then multiplied by this percentage to determine how much Title IV Aid has to be returned to the Federal Government.

NEW YORK STATE FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS

Information presented in this section may be subject to change. Please contact the Office of Financial Aid for the most current information.

Excelsior Scholarship Program

The Excelsior Scholarship program covers the cost of instate tuition for qualified New York State residents whose family adjusted gross income meets the designated income threshold. Annual income eligibility, as reported on the prior year tax returns, may not exceed $125,000 beginning in fall 2019. To maintain this award, students must be in good academic standing, earn at least 30 credits per year with satisfactory progress toward graduation, graduation within two years for an associate degree or four years for a bachelor degree, and reside in New York State after graduation (two years if an associate degree is earned or four years if a bachelor degree is earned).

An Excelsior Scholarship recipient may receive up to $5,500 minus any amounts received for TAP, PELL, or other scholarships. Any remaining difference in tuition will be covered by a SUNY tuition credit. To apply, students must complete the Excelsior Scholarship application available on the HESC website. Additional program information, including information specific to EOP students and military veterans, is also available on the HESC website.

Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)

TAP provides funds in the form of grants for students who have been legal residents of New York State for at least one year immediately preceding the term for which payment is requested. To be eligible for a TAP award, a student must be a U.S. citizen or resident alien, a New York State resident, a full-time, matriculated student in an approved program in New York State, and have a combined family state net taxable income for the previous year of $125,000 or less.

Awards range from $1,000 to $5,665, including a SUNY tuition credit to cover any remaining tuition expense not met by TAP; depending on need, level of study and the college attended. To apply, students must file the TAP application sent home once the FAFSA is processed. The Higher Education Services Corporation determines eligibility and will mail an award certificate directly to the student indicating the amount of the grant. The school copy of the certificate should be presented prior to the time of payment of tuition. The college will defer payment on the basis of receipt of the award certificate. Once a student has received four semesters of awards, they must have a GPA of at least 2.0 to continue to receive TAP awards. The maximum number of semesters of eligibility is six in a two-year program, eight at the four-year level.

State Assistance for Native Americans

Grants of $3,000 are awarded to high school graduates who are residents of one of New York’s eight major reservations and who attend an approved post-secondary educational institution in New York State. Information may be obtained by contacting the Indigenous Education Unit, Room 1075 EBA, 89 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12234.

A.O.E. Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)

The principal mission of the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) at SUNY Morrisville is to provide educational opportunity and support to students with strong academic and personal potential and students who would otherwise be excluded from higher education due to circumstances of academic and economic disadvantage. Admission procedures have been developed and implemented to select applicants who have the potential to succeed in college, but do not have the academic preparation or financial resources necessary for admittance.

Once students are admitted to SUNY Morrisville through EOP, supportive services including financial aid, tutoring, counseling and specific courses are provided to help students achieve educational and personal goals. Applicants must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and a Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) application which are used by the SUNY Morrisville Financial Aid Office to ascertain personal and family resources. Financial aid packages are awarded according to students’ needs. Any questions should be directed to the Admissions or EOP offices.