Returning Student - First Time Applicant for Grant Funds
Processing Deadlines
Academic Year 2025-2026
The due date is January 24, 2025 for priority consideration of grant assistance.
*Late Applications - Financial aid awards will first be determined for all applications completed and received on-time. Late applications will be considered on a funds-available basis.
Submit W2’s/Schedule 1 (if filed) to Financial Aid here.
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College Scholarship Service (CSS) Financial Aid PROFILE |
Complete CSS PROFILE for 2025-2026 For Skidmore aid eligibility |
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CSS PROFILE for the Non-Custodial Parent (if applicable) |
If your parents do not live together, each parent must complete a separate 2025-26 CSS Profile. It is highly recommended that the student and the “custodial” parent start the CSS Profile application before the “non-custodial” parent starts theirs. If either or both parent is remarried, that parent’s current spouse’s information would also be provided on the CSS Profile. |
| FAFSA/Renewal FAFSA 2025-2026 |
Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) |
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NYS Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) Application *New York State Residents Only* |
The TAP program requires completion of both the FAFSA and the TAP Application. For the 2025-26 TAP cycle the application will be available December 1, 2025 using http://www.tap.hesc.ny.gov/totw/. Be sure to list Skidmore College (0855) in the school section. For further eligibilty and application information please refer to this link: http://dgq.051857.com/financialaid/NYSTAP.php
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| Parents' 2023 W2's/Schedule 1 (if filed) |
Tax Returns do not need to be submitted. ** |
**If selected for verification by the Federal processor or your Financial Aid Counselor, additional documents may be requested. Students can view their financial aid requirements and statuses in the Skidmore Student System.
Parents: Your student can provide you with proxy access to this information. See
information here.
Phone (518) 580-5750 - Fax (518) 580-5752 – Email finaid@051857.com