Applying for Financial Aid

We are committed to helping you afford a Fisher education. Let's walk through the process step-by-step.

Step 1: File FAFSA

To be considered for federal grants and loans, state grants, or Fisher need-based awards, for Summer 2025, Fall 2025, and/or Spring 2026 you must apply to Fisher, be accepted, and file the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students attending Summer 2024, Fall 2024, and/or Spring 2025 complete the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Fisher’s Federal School Code is 002821.

Students (and parents, if applicable) will need to create an FSA ID – a username and password combination that you'll use to sign the FAFSA and access certain websites related to your federal financial aid. 

The FAFSA priority deadline for undergraduate students is January 15. Graduate students are encouraged to file the FAFSA two months prior to the start of the semester.

Meeting the filing deadlines will ensure you are given full consideration for Fisher grants and scholarships. If you miss the deadline, it is not too late! File the FAFSA as soon as possible.

Step 2: File TAP Application

Undergraduate New York State residents can also access the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) grant application from the FAFSA confirmation page or at www.tap.hesc.ny.gov/totw/.

Fisher’s NYS TAP Code is 0735.

Step 3: Receive Financial Aid Award Offer

New Students will be mailed a financial aid award offer two weeks after they have been accepted and submitted their FAFSA. 

Continuing students will be notified via email when they can access their offer via Fish 'R' Net.

Once you've received and reviewed your financial aid offer, contact Student Financial Services with any questions or concerns.

Video Tutorials

Create an FSA ID

Watch this video from Federal Student Aid for instructions on how to create an FSA ID.

How to Fill Out the FAFSA

Watch this video from Federal Student Aid for instructions on how to fill out the FAFSA.

After the FAFSA: What Happens Next

Watch this video to learn what happens after you fill out the FAFSA.