Applying for Financial Aid
Step 1
Begin to gather the information you will need to complete financial aid applications like the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Parents will be asked for taxable and non-taxable income information for themselves and the student, as well as information about assets.
Step 2
Between October 1 and February 15, submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to determine your eligibility for federal, state and Canisius College funds. We encourage you to file your FAFSA online at https://www.studentaid.gov
How to fill out the FAFSA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LK0bbu0y5AM
How to Create Your FSA ID: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7ihhGk8mCY
Forgot my FSA ID Username: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZkF4ZoZwzc
Forgot my FSA ID Password: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvhBQH266lo
The Canisius College code for the FAFSA is 002681.
Step 3
The TAP link on the web application should be completed, in addition to the FAFSA form, for students applying for the New York State Tuition Assistance Program. If you missed the connection to TAP on the FAFSA website, you can link to the application directly at https://www.hesc.ny.gov.
The Canisius College code for the TAP application is 0090.
Step 4
New students who comply with the recommended filing date of February 15 can expect to receive a comprehensive financial aid notification in the mail by mid-March. Returning students will begin to receive award notices in mid-May.
Recommended Filing Dates
Entering Freshmen & Transfers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . before February 15, 2023*
Returning Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . before March 1, 2023
*Students applying for admission after February 15 should complete their financial aid applications as soon as possible.
Please do not leave any questions blank. If your answer is zero then type in “0.”
Return any requested documents (taxes, etc.), directly to the Student Financial Aid Office at:
Canisius College
Student Records & Financial Services
2001 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14208-1098
Contact information
Toll-free: 1-800-238-8160
Local: (716) 888-2600