FAFSA delay for SUNY schools - anyone received notifications yet?

im in the exact same boat, applied to 3 SUNY schools (oneonta, new paltz, and purchase) back in january. got my SAI but radio silence from all schools. driving me CRAZY cuz i need to decide where to go by May 1st!!

This is actually normal for SUNY schools. They typically process financial aid packages later than private universities. The SUNY system has to handle a massive volume of applications across all their campuses, and they tend to send out financial aid packages in mid-to-late March, sometimes even early April. As long as your FAFSA is showing as "received" in the SUNY portal, you're on track. If you're really concerned, you can try calling the financial aid offices directly, though they're likely swamped with calls right now. One thing to note - make sure your FAFSA had your correct School Codes for each SUNY campus. Each individual SUNY school has its own code, and they don't automatically share info between campuses.

I got my financial aid package from SUNY Oswego yesterday! I submitted my FAFSA in December tho, so maybe thats why?

THIS IS WHY THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS BROKEN!!! How are students supposed to make life-changing decisions when schools hold financial info hostage until the last minute? My daughter went through this nightmare last year with SUNY schools. They literally sent her package TWO WEEKS before the deposit deadline. The stress alone almost made her choose a different school system entirely. It's RIDICULOUS!

I actually managed to talk to someone at SUNY Buffalo's financial aid office yesterday after trying for two weeks to get through on the phone. The advisor told me they're experiencing delays this year because of the new FAFSA rollout and changes to the SAI calculation. She said they're prioritizing processing by intended major and admission status, with some priority majors (nursing, engineering, etc.) being processed first. If you're having trouble getting through on the phone, I used Claimyr (claimyr.com) to connect with them - there's a video demo at https://youtu.be/TbC8dZQWYNQ that shows how it works. Basically gets you through the phone queue without waiting on hold forever. Worth it to get actual answers instead of just stressing.

My cousin's son got his package from Stony Brook last week. I think he applied really early tho like in November when the FAFSA first opened. Maybe they're going in order of when people applied?

Financial aid counselor here. A few key points about SUNY schools and FAFSA processing this year: 1. The new FAFSA rollout has caused significant delays nationwide, not just at SUNY schools 2. SUNY campuses process aid independently, not as a unified system 3. Each campus prioritizes differently - some by major, some by application date, some by academic merit 4. Most SUNY schools are currently 3-4 weeks behind their normal processing schedule 5. Critically: You DO NOT need to make a deposit until you've received ALL financial aid packages if you explain the situation If you need to make a decision, contact the admissions office (not financial aid) and request a deposit deadline extension, citing pending financial aid information. Most schools will grant extensions until mid-May this year due to the FAFSA delays. Call your top choice school directly and ask for the status of your financial aid package. Be polite but persistent.

So wait, is it normal to get your SAI score but not hear from schools yet? I got my SAI calculation like 3 weeks ago (really confused by the number tbh, seems way higher than what my family can pay???) but haven't heard from ANY schools. I'm so stressed I can't even sleep. My parents keep asking me where I'm going but I DON'T KNOW because I have no idea what we can afford!!!!

My roomate got her SUNY Oneonta package today!! So they are definitely sending them out now