Office of Financial Aid
We help students and families navigate federal and state financial aid at every stage of the process, from application to graduation. We also provide counseling on budgeting, eligibility criteria, financial aid for study abroad, loans and available aid programs.
Updates
Please email financialaid@geneseo.edu or call (585) 245-5731. If you need to submit documents to our office, please fax them to (585) 245-5717 or use our SECURE upload form.
Quick Links to Financial Aid Information
News and Information
NYS Excelsior Application is Now Open
If you are applying for Excelsior for the first-time for the fall 2026, the application is now open. Applications must be submitted by the August 31, 2026 deadline.
Want to learn more? Join us for a webinar on June 10 at 6:00 p.m. to learn more about the Excelsior Scholarship and the application process. Register here.
How the One Big Beautiful Bill Affects Financial Aid
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) was signed into law on July 4, 2025, and makes significant changes to federal financial aid programs, including new loan limits, new loan repayment options, and updated eligibility requirements, for both current and future students. Most changes take effect for the 2026-27 academic year.
FAFSA Completion Workshops Hosted by SUNY
Have questions about completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)? Sign up for a virtual FAFSA filing session hosted by SUNY.
Click here for dates and to register.
Need to Submit Documents to the Office of Financial Aid?
If you need to submit documents to finalize your financial aid application, please use our SECURE upload form. This method is preferred over snail mail or email.
College Information and Student Right to Know
Find out important information about SUNY Geneseo, including campus-wide policies and procedures.
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Contact Us
Office of Financial Aid
104 Erwin Hall
1 College Circle
Geneseo, NY, 14454
Phone: 585-245-5731
Fax: 585-245-5717
Email: financialaid@geneseo.edu
Questions on how to file the FAFSA and TAP application: finaidhelp@geneseo.edu
Submit Documents: SECURE upload form
Office Hours
While classes are in session:
Monday–Friday:
8 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.
When classes are not in session (summer, winter, and spring breaks):
Monday–Friday:
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.