Cost & Financial Aid
Everything you need to know about financial aid at Herkimer College.
Announcements
NYS Excelsior Scholarship
The Excelsior Scholarship Program application is open for new applicants to apply for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Open enrollment begins on May 17, 2021 – August 31, 2021.
For further information and to apply go to: Excelsior Scholarship Program
FCC Announcement
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced a May 12th start date for its Emergency Broadband Benefit Program that aims to provide subsidies for students struggling to pay for internet amid the pandemic. The program will allow eligible households — which include those with a Pell Grant recipient or that have experienced significant income loss since February 2020 — to receive substantially subsidized broadband service ($50 monthly subsidy for most, $75 monthly subsidy for those on tribal lands) and devices ($100 one-time subsidy for a device).
If you believe you are eligible, you should familiarize yourself with the registration process so that, come May 12th, you will be able to enroll and work through the FCC verification process as soon as the program is live.
It's Time To File Your 2021-2022 FAFSA application
The 2021-2022 FAFSA application is available now, don't delay! You will need your 2019 tax information to complete the application. You can also file the New York State TAP application at the same time. On the confirmation page of the FAFSA there is a link for "would you like to start your state application now" select this to apply for your TAP award.
New York will pay your student loan bill for two years!!!
Select the link below for details on this new loan program designed to assist students paying back their student loans. Eligible students will have New York State pay on their student loans for two years.
Financial Literacy
Now you can improve your financial literacy with online courses through the SUNY Smart Track Financial Literacy Website. You can learn about budgeting, identity theft and personal money management. Set up an account and get started today!
