Financial Aid Checklist

• The FAFSA form for the 2026-27 school year is available.
• Remember to use NU’s federal code: 002788.
• If you need a paper FAFSA, contact Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1.800.433.3243.

• If you are a NY state resident, additional financial aid may be awarded through the New York Tuition Assistance Program (TAP).
• Use NU’s New York TAP code 0560 on TAP Application.

NU offers additional financial aid called endowment scholarships.  Students must apply in order to be considered a recipient of these awards.

• Apply to Endowment Scholarships

• After you have been accepted for admission to NU and your FAFSA has been processed, NU will provide you with a confidential financial aid award offer.
• Financial aid offer will detail specific scholarships, grants, loans, and other aid programs that you are eligible for.

• Apply online for FAFSA
• If you have an FSA ID, you can electronically sign your FAFSA. If you need a FSA ID, apply online.

Submit application in your Mobile Financial Aid Account at niagara.studentforms.com.

• Check the status of your TAP Application.
• Use NU’s New York TAP code 0560 on TAP application.
• Most TAP renewals are completed automatically by NYSHESC.

Search and apply for both NU endowed scholarships and outside private scholarships in one place! Apply online through myNU under “Systems.

• Apply to Endowment Scholarships

• Apply online for FAFSA
• If you have an FSA ID, you can electronically sign your FAFSA. If you need a FSA ID, apply online.

Submit application in your Mobile Financial Aid Account at niagara.studentforms.com.

Niagara University currently offers more than 60 different assistantships, scholarships, and awards opportunities for well-qualified, matriculated Niagara University graduate students in one of NU’s graduate degree programs.

• Apply to Graduate Assistantship & Scholarship Opportunities