You must apply for state and federal aid every academic year. The FAFSA and New York State Student Aid Payment Application are available on October 1st for the following academic year.
Whether you are a new or continuing student, it is strongly suggested that you complete your FAFSA by April 1 if you will be enrolling in the fall semester and October 1 if you will not enroll until the spring semester of the academic year. Completing your application by these dates helps to ensure that you don't miss out on financial aid.