Financial Aid Resource Center
We’re dedicated to supporting your educational journey by providing the resources and information you need to successfully navigate financial aid. Here you’ll find everything from essential forms to helpful guides.
submit your documents
Due to the volume of documents received, please allow up to five business days for processing before resubmitting. Enrolled students can view document statuses via Okta in the Skidmore Student System. Enrolled students can set up parent view access, see instructions here.
You will need your Application ID and your Date of Birth. Your Application ID is listed on the top of the page in your Admission Portal.
Authenticated via Okta
Requires Student ID and Date of Birth. Parent/family member will need to create an account with Dynamic Forms with first-time use.
Authenticated via Okta
Parent/Family submission
Requires Student ID and Date of Birth. Parent/family member will need to create an account with Dynamic Forms with first-time use.
Complete Financial Aid Forms
The CSS Profile ensures we have your up-to-date financial information to accurately
determine your eligibility for need-based grants and scholarships. You need to submit
this form when you first apply for aid or if your financial situation has changed.
You will need to enter Skidmore’s school code: 2815.
If your parents are separated, each one must fill out a separate CSS Profile. It's
best for the student and the custodial parent to start their profile before the non-custodial
parent begins theirs. If either parent is remarried, their current spouse’s information
must also be included.
Each year, you will need to complete the FAFSA form to apply for federal financial aid, including grants, loans, and work-study opportunities, by providing your family's financial information. This helps us determine your eligibility.
TAP helps eligible New York State residents pay for college. To qualify, you must
be a legal resident of the State (at least 12 months) and your family’s net taxable
income must be $125,000 or less.
TAP is a grant that doesn’t need to be repaid. Awards can range from $1,000 to $5,665
per year, depending on your family's income.
How to Apply:
- Complete the FAFSA
- Complete the TAP application and use Skidmore’s school code: 0855.
Required Federal document to work on campus. Form must be completed online after you are hired in the Oracle Student Employment system. This form has to be completed either through your Oracle tile in Okta under “Journeys” or through the HireRight email you received. Please note that if you use the HireRight link through your email you may have to set up an account. Once you have filled out and submitted the first section of the I-9 form digitally, then please visit us in the Financial Aid Office to provide your proof of eligibility. For the complete list of I-9 acceptable documents here.
Find the complete list of I-9 acceptable documents here. Please note that all documents must be original (no digital pictures or photocopies) and presented to a member of the financial aid staff.
The Federal Direct Loan Master Promissory Note (MPN) is a legal document you sign to agree to repay your federal student loans. It outlines the terms and conditions of your loan, including the repayment schedule and interest rates. You'll need to complete the MPN online to access Federal Direct Loans, and it must be signed only once for multiple loans over your college career.
Federal Loan Entrance Counseling is to be completed by first-time student loan borrowers. This mandatory process helps you understand your rights and responsibilities as a federal student loan borrower. Before receiving your loan funds, you'll complete an online counseling session that covers loan terms, repayment options, and managing debt.
Federal Loan Exit Counseling must be completed by students who graduate or are no longer enrolled at least half-time (6 credits). It provides important information on how to manage your loan repayments, including repayment plans and the consequences of defaulting. You'll need to complete this counseling online to ensure you're prepared for repayment.
The Federal PLUS Loan is available to parents of dependent undergraduate students to help cover educational expenses not met by other financial aid. Parents can apply for this loan by completing a credit check and the Direct PLUS Loan application. If approved, the loan funds can be used to pay for tuition, fees, room and board, and other eligible college costs.
Tuition Exchange program
- Eligible employees of participating institutions can apply for a Tuition Exchange Scholarship at Skidmore College using tuitionexchange.org.
- Eligible dependents of Skidmore employees can apply for the Tuition Exchange Scholarship at other participating institutions using tuitionexchange.org.
Helpful Information & Links
- Skidmore Student System (Banner) Login: Access your financial aid package and student information through Skidmore’s secure student login system (Banner). Through Banner you can review your current package and make any edits to your student profile.
- Payment Plans: The Skidmore College Bursar's Office is pleased to provide three options for managing payment of your Skidmore College educational costs.
- Federal Student Loan Information Access site: will provide you with information about your borrowed loans. To log in, you need your FSA username and password.
- For a clearer understanding of financial aid terminology, explore the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators' comprehensive glossary.
- Cost of Attendance: Review a complete list of Skidmore's attendance costs provided by the Bursar's Office.
Outside Scholarship Information: Students and parents often ask about scholarship opportunities outside Skidmore College. There are several online scholarship search websites:
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- Fast Web
- Big Future
- Scholarships.com
- Union Plus (scholarships for union families)