Current Students
Managing your aid as a current student
To be considered for finanical aid, you must complete an annual financial aid application by the deadline. The deadline for current students for 2026-2027 financial aid consideration is January 23, 2026.
Know that in future years if your family's circumstances remain relatively unchanged, and your aid application meets our priority returning student financial aid deadlines, you will receive a similar aid package.
US Citizens and Permanent Residents (Non-OP) Students
- Step 1: Complete the CSS Profile to be considered for Skidmore Grant assistance.
- Step 2: U.S. Citizens and US Permanent Residents should complete the FAFSA to be considered for Federal grants, loans and work-study.
- Step 3: NYS Residents complete the NYS TAP grant application.
- Step 4: Review other required documentation personalized to your situation, such as parental W2s, in the Skidmore Student System. Upload required forms, here.
International Students
- Step 1: Complete the CSS Profile to be considered for Skidmore Grant assistance.
- Step 2: Review other required documentation personalized to your situation, such as student tax returns, in the Skidmore Student System. Upload required forms, here.
Opportunity Program Students
- Step 1: U.S. Citizens and U.S. Permanent Residents should complete the FAFSA to be considered for Federal grants, loans and work-study.
- Step 2: NYS Residents complete the NYS TAP grant application.
- Step 3: Review other required documentation personalized to your situation, such as parental W2s, in the Skidmore Student System. Upload required forms, here.
Other important details:
- Students must also meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) for federal and state awards.
- Parents: Your student can provide you with proxy access to this information. Visit the Registrar to learn more.
- Skidmore's Codes:
- FAFSA: 002814
- CSS: 2815
- NYS TAP: 0855