The Office of Student Financial Services is dedicated to providing you the highest level of service as we guide you through the financial aid process and assist you in meeting the costs of receiving a quality Fisher education.
Financing a college education is no small task. At Fisher, we realize that your financial situation is unique. That's why we are committed to providing the highest level of guidance and service to you.
At any time during the financial aid process, please do not hesitate to contact our office if you have questions. We are here to help!
The financial aid process may seem daunting, but it doesn't need to be. Follow our step-by-step instructions on how to apply for financial aid and you'll be on your way to affording a Fisher education.
View a breakdown of the cost of attendance for undergraduate and graduate students.
Learn about the different types of financial aid including scholarships, grants, loans, work study, and veteran's benefits.
Questions about financial aid, scholarships, cost of attendance, or your student bill? We are here to help! Call us at (585) 385-8042 or send an email to sfs@sjf.edu to get your questions answered.
Learn how to view and print your financial aid package, get descriptions of financial aid awards, and more on our Financial Aid Information for New Undergraduate Students page.
Fall semester student bills are available on Fish 'R' Net >Payment & Billing > FisherPay (login required). The current account status will display the current balance due and the most recent charges at the top. Statement history will display all of the statements that have been generated with the due date reflected in the top right corner of the statement. The statements are a snapshot of the student account on the date it was generated. For real-time information, please be sure to view the current account status. NYS TAP grants and awards will reflect as a credit for all students with an approved award with NYS in late July. Confirm your NYS TAP grant application has been completed.
If you have been awarded Federal Work Study and/or a Federal Direct Student Loan, log on to Fish'R'Net to accept, decline, or accept partial amounts of these awards. First-time student borrowers need complete loan entrance counseling and a Master Promissory Note (MPN) at Studentaid.gov to receive credit on the student bill.
The 2024-2025 FAFSA is now available! Complete the application at fafsa.gov for students attending summer 2024, fall 2024, and/or spring 2025. Students and parents (if applicable) will use 2022 tax information on the 2024-2025 FAFSA.
Fisher's Federal School Code is 002821.
For the 2024-25 academic year, the NYS TAP grant income eligibility has changed. For dependent students, NYS net taxable income cannot exceed $125,000, $60,000 for married students with no dependents and $30,000 for independent single students with no dependents. TAP grants will range from $1,000 to $5,665 for 2024-25. Student accounts will be updated once processing has been completed with the State. Students must complete the TAP grant application.
Your 2023 Tuition Statement, Form 1098-T, is available on Fish 'R' Net > Payment & Billing. Students will need to provide this information to parents if necessary, as authorized payers do not have electronic access to the 1098-T form. Detailed information is available on the Student Accounts website.
Sign up for direct deposit today on Fish 'R' Net under the Payment & Billing section. Direct deposit allows you to receive your credit balance in the fastest way possible. Please note that any student without direct deposit information on file and a credit balance will have their check mailed to the mailing address Fisher has on file. Checks will not be available for pick up on campus. You can check your address on Fish 'R' Net under the Personal Information section. Credit balance refunds begin the second week of classes each semester. You will be notified via email if you have a refund and when it has processed.