The Office of Financial Aid & Scholarship Programs

Whether you’re a first-time applicant, continuing student, veteran, or graduate/professional student, the University’s experienced financial aid staff members are ready to help you turn your dream of attending Syracuse University into a reality.

Important Information: 

  • The Office of Financial Aid & Scholarship Programs is open for students and families at our office location on the Syracuse University campus at 200 Bowne Hall. 
  • Undergraduate Students: Financial Aid Counselors are available to meet in person or virtually via Zoom. Please schedule your appointment using Orange Success or via email. Anyone who anticipates needing accommodations or who has questions about accessing physical or virtual spaces, please call 315.443.1513 or email us.
  • Graduate/Law Students: Financial Aid Counselors are available by appointment, either virtually or via phone. Please schedule your appointment online, or you can email the Graduate or Law team. 
  • College of Professional Studies Students:  Financial Aid Counselors are available by appointment. Please call our office to schedule an appointment at 315.443.2948 or email the College of Professional Studies Financial Aid Office. 
  • The Office of Financial Aid & Scholarship Programs uses the MySlice student portal for award information and missing information requests. Information on accessing MySlice and the login process can be found on IT Services’ webpage.

Virtual Zoom Room:

The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship Programs offers an opportunity to connect with staff via our virtual waiting room. The Zoom room will open 30 minutes after the office opens and close 30 minutes before the office closes for the day. 

Office Hours:

Academic year:
Office:  8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Zoom Room:  9:00 am – 4:30 pm

Summer*:
Office:  8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Zoom Room:   8:30 am – 4:00 pm

*Summer hours begin on May 12, 2025. 

FAFSA Information:

In 2020, the FAFSA Simplification Act was enacted into law as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. The FAFSA Simplification Act represents a significant overhaul of federal student aid, including the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form.

  • The FAFSA has fully opened for the 2025-2026 academic year. Students should review the dates and deadlines for more information on submitting financial aid applications in a timely manner. More information can be found here.