Completing the FAFSA - The First Step In Getting Financial Aid
All students - prospective freshmen or transfers, and current undergraduate or graduate student - need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The fastest way to do this is on-line at WWW.FAFSA.ED.GOV, but you can also obtain a paper application from any college or high school, or from most public libraries. 
To sign your FAFSA electronically, you (and your parent, if you are a dependent student) will both need to request a PIN. A PIN can be created and used immediately to sign your FAFSA. Once your PIN information is verified (1-3 days) you will be able to access your personal information on fafsa.ed.gov with it.
As You Complete the FAFSA...
- Be sure to list SUNY Geneseo’s Title IV School code (002845) on the FAFSA.
- For line by line instructions and guidance on completing the FAFSA, click here.
- In order to meet the deadlines listed below, it is recommended that you estimate your income information, and do not wait for your tax returns to be completed. If necessary, you can correct your application later when your taxes are completed.
- Prospective students planning on fall enrollment should file the FAFSA with the federal processor by FEBRUARY 15.
- Continuing students should file the FAFSA by MARCH 1.
- After these dates, you can still complete the FAFSA; however, we may not be able to offer you a Perkins Loan or Federal Work-Study.
Other Applications
For prospective students, Geneseo does not have a separate scholarship application – the Admissions Office automatically considers all prospective students for Foundation Scholarships.
Continuing students are required to complete a scholarship application.
For more information on the New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) and on scholarships: