How to Apply for Financial Aid

At Hartwick, we are here to help you and your family through the steps of applying for financial aid.

APPLYING FOR AID — AN INVESTMENT IN YOUR FUTURE

There are several different ways to apply for financial aid depending on what type of student you are.

FAFSA CHANGES FOR 2024-2025

All you need to know about changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Learn What's Changed

Applying for Financial Aid

New Students (U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents)

All students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents in a degree-seeking, aid eligible program should complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Hartwick uses your FAFSA information to determine eligibility for federal and institutional need-based aid. The Hartwick FAFSA school code is: 002729

For students that are New York State residents they should apply for the New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) Application. The Hartwick TAP school code is: 0285

To maximize eligibility for financial aid it is strongly suggested that students submit their FAFSA as early as possible. The priority filing date for new students is March 1.

The financial aid deadlines are:
Fall Term: August 1
Spring Term: January 1

FAFSA APPLICATION

TAP Application

For Continuing Students (U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents)

A renewal FAFSA is necessary for each year you continue at Hartwick. The priority filing date is May 1.

Students that are New York State residents should apply for the New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) Application.

Any merit scholarships you were awarded during your first year will renew for subsequent years provided you remain enrolled as a full-time student and in good academic standing.

FAFSA APPLICATION

TAP Application

For International Students

Accepted and continuing international students will be considered for merit-based scholarships. The merit scholarships are awarded during the application process. These scholarships range from $15,000 – $28,000 USD per academic year and are renewable for a maximum of eight academic semesters.

FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION DEADLINES & NOTIFICATION DATES

Application Deadline: ASAP after the 2024-25 FAFSA becomes available (estimated December 31, 2023).

Notification: on a rolling basis when an admissions decision has been made and FAFSA results are received.

Fall Entrance
Application Deadline: August 1
Notification: Two weeks after forms are received or after the admissions decision is sent

Spring Entrance
Application Deadline: January 1
Notification: Two weeks after forms are received or after the admissions decision is sent

OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AID

Bresee Hall, 2nd Floor
Hartwick College
One Hartwick Drive
P.O. Box 4020
Oneonta, NY 13820-4020
607-431-4130
Fax: 607-431-4006
finaid@hartwick.edu