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.
Spring semester student bills are now available on Fish 'R' Net >Payment & Billing > FisherPay. The current account status will display the current balance due and the most recent charges at the top with any anticipated aid at the bottom. 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.
The 2025-2026 FAFSA is now available! Complete the application at fafsa.gov for students attending summer 2025, fall 2025, and/or spring 2026. Students and parents (if applicable) will use 2023 tax information on the 2025-2026 FAFSA.
Students attending summer 2024, fall 2024 and/or spring 2025 will complete the 2024-2025 FAFSA.
Fisher’s Federal School Code is 002821.
You can now recharge your meal plan. You can purchase swipes in packs of 5 or 10 to get you through the end of the semester. Recharge plans can be purchased by credit card, and they are tax-free like your current plan. Use the Recharge Your Plan site to purchase additional meal swipes. After your purchase, it will take up to 24 business hours to show on your account.
Cardinal Cash can also be used at all dining locations. Use the GET Mobile App to add funds. Cardinal Cash funds carry over from semester to semester and year to year as long as you remain a student.
St. John Fisher University is committed to continuing to educate future teachers to decrease the widespread teacher shortage and to confirm our commitment to providing broader access and affordability to those seeking to advance in their teaching career. Beginning with the 2025-2026 academic year*, all students in a School of Education master’s degree program will benefit from a new transparent published tuition rate of $887/per credit hour**. This is designed to enhance the value and impact of our offerings, ensuring that we continue to meet the evolving needs of our community and stakeholders. Please contact Graduate Admissions for more information on the education master’s degree programs at Fisher.
*The 2025-2026 academic year begins in May 2025.
**Estimated rate. Final 2025-2026 tuition rates will be published by March 2025.
Available Federal Work-Study positions are posted on Handshake. Work-Study awards are offered to students with financial need. Students are paid at an hourly rate and receive paychecks every two weeks for the hours worked. Work-Study will not be credited to the student's account.
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.