The FAFSA is required to apply for federal financial aid such as federal grants and loans. Stony Brook's school code is 002838. You can complete the FAFSA on the web at studentaid.gov. Students who would like to be considered for need-based aid such as Federal Work-Study and Federal SEOG must complete their FAFSA by the priority filing deadline of February 15, 2025 for the 2025-26 FAFSA to be considered for these limited funds.
In order to determine if a student can receive federal financial aid a student must have a valid FAFSA submitted to the university prior to the end date of the term of enrollment. You can review the Academic Calendars for more information on term specific dates.
After the FAFSA has been processed, the federal processor will send a FAFSA Submission Summary to you. The FSS indicates whether you have been selected for a process called verification and whether you are eligible for a Federal Pell Grant. If you do not have a copy of your FSS, you can request a duplicate copy from the Federal Student Aid Information Center by calling 1-800-433-3243.
There are helpful tools and tips throughout the application which should assist you with the questions you may have. You can also visit the Filling Out the FAFSA Form on the Federal Student Aid website and our Financial Aid Video Library.
The SBU Bursar Office will begin loading FAFSA forms for the year in question as the Department of Education processes the FAFSA. At that time, they will send you an email confirmation. Check out the Financial Aid Timeline for details regarding what to expect after we access your application.
For more detailed information, please visit the SBU website HERE.