Financial Aid
Financial Aid Links
State Aid
Describes New York State Financial Aid programs such as the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) and Aid for Part-Time Study (APTS).
Higher Education Service Corp.
1-888-697-7372
www.hesc.ny.gov
Federal Aid
Describes Federal Financial Aid programs such as the Federal Pell grant, Federal Work Study, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG), Federal Perkins Loan, Federal Direct Loans.
1-800-433-3243
www.studentaid.ed.gov
Financial Aid Calculator
- www.finaid.org
- www.fastweb.com
- www.collegeboard.com
- www.scholarships.com
- www.studentaid.ed.gov
- www.hesc.ny.gov
SUNYIT Scholarship Announcements
- Scholarships offered by local community and private organizations are posted on the Scholarships webpage throughout the semester.
General Information About Financial Aid
Direct Loans
Make online payments, view account balances, change billing options, and/or learn about loan consolidation options. You will need your federal PIN to access this information.
Direct Loan Servicing Center
1-800-848-0979
www.myedaccount.com
Perkins/Nursing Loans
Obtain information regarding your federal Perkins or federal nursing loans, such as account balances or payment history.
Student Loan Service Center
1-518-525-2626
slsc.albany.edu
Cumulative History of Loans and Grants
Obtain history of your federal Title loans and/or grants. View this site for information or loan/grant amounts, outstanding balances, loan statuses, and disbursements. Also, obtain contact information on your loan servicer. Please note that private loan information is not listed.
National Student Loan Data System
1-800-433-3243
www.nslds.ed.gov
Loan Disputes
If you need assistance resolving student loan disputes or problems, contact:
The Office of the Ombudsman
1-877-557-2575
www.ombudsman.ed.gov