When applying for financial aid, the documents you are required to submit, and submission deadlines, vary depending on the type of student you are. Please contact the Financial Aid Office if you are unsure which category below applies to you.

Undocumented students who attended and graduated from a U.S. high school, with or without DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) status are considered eligible non-citizens for Cornell aid purposes but are not eligible for federal aid. If you are a New York resident who is undocumented (with or without DACA status): Learn more about financial aid opportunities via the Senator José Peralta New York State DREAM Act. Complete your financial aid application no later than applicable deadline and respond to all requests for documentation promptly to ensure your preliminary Cornell Aid Estimate and official Cornell Aid Offers are available prior to your admissions deposit deadline.

Mid-December | Financial Aid notifications sent to admitted students ... October 1 | FAFSA available (U.S. and eligible non-citizen students only) December 1 | Winter Session financial aid application due

Please respond promptly to all requests for documentation to ensure your preliminary Cornell Aid Estimate and official Cornell Aid Offers are available prior to your admissions deposit deadline.

Admit: Admitted applicants must submit an enrollment deposit by May 2 if choosing to enroll at Cornell. Waitlist: Applicants who are offered a place on the waitlist may elect to be considered for admission if space in the class becomes available. Deny: Denied applicants can re-apply as transfer ...

Complete your financial aid application no later than applicable deadline and respond to all requests for documentation promptly to ensure your preliminary Cornell Aid Estimate and official Cornell Aid Offers are available prior to your admissions deposit deadline.

Financial Aid staff will deposit all checks and credit them to the student’s bursar account.

Applying for financial assistance at Cornell is easy. Follow these simple steps and don't forget the Cornell College FAFSA code.

Official aid offers, including updated estimated costs and grant or scholarship aid, will be available in the spring after Cornell's Board of Trustees approves tuition rates for the upcoming academic year. Your financial aid offer includes three important sections:

Returning medical students priority application deadline is January 15th of each year. ... The Office of Financial Aid will only send offer letters to accepted students. First round acceptance decisions are sent by the Office of Admissions on or before March 15th of each year.

Return the completed appeal form and any required documentation and academic plan to the Office of Financial Aid via Secure Online Document Submission. Appeals must be submitted promptly to provide adequate time for review and processing. While there is no official appeal deadline, all information ...

Returning graduate students recommended application deadline is April 1st of each year. ... Financial aid offer letters are emailed to students on a rolling basis after submission of all financial aid applications and required documents. Students are advised to complete the application process ...

All students seeking Cornell grant or scholarship aid must complete the CSS Profile annually. All eligible U.S. students must also complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) annually. All eligible New York State residents must also apply for NYS Tuition Assistance (TAP). The Office of Financial Aid and Student Employment reviews your application(s) and documentation annually to confirm your expected family contribution, demonstrated need and eligibility for financial aid.

Stay informed about financial aid deadlines, and comply with requests for documentation by checking the Financial Aid Tracking Page, as well as reading email and postal mail messages.

December 19, 2025 - The Regular Decision financial aid application deadline for international applicants is January 2, 2026.

Determine the cost of a Cornell College education. We offer valuable financial assistance options, including scholarships, grants, and loans.

December 16, 2024 - The financial aid deadlines for Regular Decision at Cornell University are in line with their application deadlines. You should aim to submit all necessary financial aid documents along with your Regular Decision application. The Regular Decision application deadline for Cornell is January 2nd.

When you apply to Cornell College, you’ll receive automatic merit scholarship consideration. It’s that easy. You may also qualify for additional financial aid support, including grants, loans, and work-study programs.

Answer (1 of 2): January 2nd???? Of what year? As 1/2/2023 is a Federal Holiday. And here is the Cornell Financial Aid web site: https://finaid.cornell.edu/apply-aid/prospective-students-or-first-time-aid-applicants and there is nothing about ...