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New York State Aid
Aid for Part-Time Study (APTS):
Applications must be received by the Office of Financial Aid by October 1 for the fall semester and March 5 for the spring semester.
Tuition Assistance Program (TAP):
NY State resident students may apply online via the FAFSA application.
Express TAP application expiration date to NYHESC must be postmarked by May 1 of the current academic year for the coming fall.
Federal Aid
Applications must be received by Federal Student Aid Programs by June 30 of the current academic year. A valid Institutional Student Information Record (ISIR) must be received by Hofstra by your last date of attendance.
Data from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be electronically received by the Financial Aid Office by the last date of attendance or August, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST, with a valid Expected Family Contribution (EFC). The FAFSA is available at www.fafsa.ed.govbeginning January 1 each year. You must file a new FAFSA after January 1 each year if you wish to apply for aid. February 15 is the priority application deadline for new students. March 15 is the priority application deadline for continuing students.
Federal Loans
The Federal Stafford Loans and Federal PLUS Loans must be certified by the Office of Financial Aid by your last date of attendance. Applicable documents and acceptance of loan(s) should be completed at least 15 business days prior to your last date of attendance to allow time for processing.
Verification
Verification must be completed no later than 90 days past the last day of your enrollment for each academic year. Note that Federal Aid cannot be disbursed and Federal Stafford Loans may not be certified until verification is complete. Verification must be complete before the Office of Student Employment will meet with you for job placement.