Managing your aid
Possibly split into two pages? Enrolling students and current students
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. If you have any questions at all, please contact us.
Save These Codes
- Skidmore’s FAFSA Code: 002814
- Skidmore’s CSS Code: 2815
- Skidmore’s NYS TAP Code: 0855
Next Steps for Enrolling Students
If you are receiving Skidmore aid, that means you’ve already successfully completed the CSS Profile (due Nov. 8 for ED I and Jan. 15 for ED II and RD).
Have questions or want to appeal your offer? Contact us to make an appointment.
After you enroll, your full financial aid application (including steps to apply for
loans) must be complete by May 23, 2025.
- Step 1: Enroll. You can find instructions for doing so in your Admissions Portal.
- Step 2: After you have enrolled, you will be invited via email to set up your account in the Skidmore Student System where you will be able to review the status of your financial aid documents. After May 1, you will be able to accept, decline, or reduce the amount of loans you've been awarded.
- Step 3: Complete your Financial Aid application, Instructions will be the Skidmore Student System.
- Step 4: Instructions will be in the Skidmore Student System and can be completed over the summer, before your first bill is due in August. More information regarding work-study will also be sent over the summer.
Annual Steps for Current Students
To continue receiving aid, you must complete an annual financial aid application by the deadline. The deadline for current students for 2025-2026 financial aid consideration is January 24, 2025.
- Step 1: to be considered for Skidmore Grant assistance.
- Step 2: Review other required documentation personalized to your situation, such as student tax returns, in the . Upload required forms, .
- Step 1: US Citizens and US Permanent Residents should to be considered for Federal grants, loans and work-study.
- Step 2: NYS Residents complete the .
- Step 3: Review other required documentation personalized to your situation, such as parental W2s, in the . Upload required forms, .
- Step 1: to be considered for Skidmore Grant assistance.
- Step 2: US Citizens and US Permanent Residents should to be considered for Federal grants, loans and work-study.
- Step 3: NYS Residents complete the .
- Step 4: Review other required documentation personalized to your situation, such as parental W2s, in the . Upload required forms, .
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.