Mission Statement

The Office of Student Financial Assistance plays a major role in providing access to post-secondary education for students by assisting them in receiving grants, work, loans and scholarships to finance their higher education. The Office of Student Financial Assistance serves as a student advocate while also advancing institutional policy and objectives within the framework of rules and regulations governing State, Federal and Private funding sources of aid to whom it must account for the expenditure of funds.

 

Important

The Financial Aid Office is currently offering to assist our students, their families, and our community both remotely and on campus. As you scroll down through this page, you will find the information that you need to be in contact with us. Please read the information carefully and send us an email or log into QMinder for assistance. We will get back to you soon.

File your FAFSA

Attending Spring 2025 or Summer 2025? File the 2024-2025 FAFSA

For the current academic year file the 2024–25 FAFSA form. Review updates and apply online 2024–25 FAFSA. 

File your FAFSA early for Fall 2025 – Spring 2026

Priority deadline is March 1st

Now available to file online!

Speak with a Student Financial Assistance Representative

Go to Get Financial Aid Assistance​ to speak with a Student Financial Assistance Representative about financial aid. Representatives are available to help you over phone or email.

  • Monday, Tuesday, & Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Last check in 4:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday & Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Last check in 6:30 p.m.

If your last name begins with the following letters, please contact:

  • A & B, U through Z: Jose Abeijon
  • C through G: Andres Carpio
  • H through N: Brian Smarsch
  • O through T: Christopher Thomas

Click here to see the Office of Student Financial Assistant Contact Information

Student Financial Assistance Counselor J. Abeijon

[email protected]

Financial Aid Counseling, Loans, and Documentation

Student Financial Assistance Counselor B. Smarsch

[email protected]

NYS Excelsior Scholarship, Financial Aid Counseling, Loans, and Documentation

Student Financial Assistance Counselor C. Thomas

[email protected]

Financial Aid Counseling, Loans, and Documentation

Student Financial Assistance Counselor A. Carpio

[email protected]

Financial Aid Counseling, Loans, and Documentation

Recorder E. Ihandle

[email protected]

Process TAP, APTS and NYS Programs

Student Financial Assistance Clerk K. Bagby

[email protected]

General Information and Questions