Helpful Hints
The financial aid application process is easier than you think. We believe that many problems can be avoided if you follow the checklist. Use the Financial Aid Checklist to meet necessary deadlines. Pay special attention to answering every question on the forms and provide as much complete and accurate information as possible.
Check with your guidance office for financial aid information programs that may be offered at your school or in your area. Programs like these can help answer questions regarding the financial aid process.
There are also many online resources available to help you. If you have a question that is not answered in our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) section, please contact our office 716-888-2600 or studentservices@canisius.edu.
Be wary of services that promise financial aid for a fee. Our staff is only a phone call away.
Scholarships360
As part of our commitment to affordability, Canisius University has partnered with Scholarships360.
Through Scholarships360, Canisius students can find vetted, relevant external scholarship opportunities. Here are some of the benefits of the Scholarships360 platform:
- Personalized scholarship matching - Access thousands of vetted scholarships custom-matched to your student profile.
- Data privacy assurance - Your data will never be sold or shared by Scholarships360 to any external organization.
- Ad-free experience - All sponsored scholarships are removed from your feed to minimize the risk of spam and increase your odds of finding a high-quality award.
Create your free Scholarships360 account here to get started!
About Scholarships360
Founded in 2010, Scholarships360 is a college access and affordability platform dedicated to helping students pay for college. Scholarships360 maintains a database of over 5,000 scholarships that are reviewed for quality and accuracy throughout the year.
Other Online Resources and Outside Scholarship Searches
To help guide you in the financial aid process, visit these useful websites.
- Complete FAFSA online
- Create an Account, Department of Education FSA ID and Password
- College/university and scholarship search
New York State grant, scholarship and loan information; includes TAP estimator, application information and status verification, NY Mentor information