Important Deadlines
In order to ensure fairness among all students and colleges in the Say Yes Compact, Say Yes Syracuse has hard deadlines for financial aid and Say Yes applications. You must adhere to the following hard and steadfast deadlines in order to receive Say Yes Syracuse scholarship awards.
Application Deadlines
July 1 – Say Yes Syracuse application deadline How to Apply
Say Yes covers the cost of tuition after financial aid (FAFSA and TAP) is applied, so we recommend that you first complete your financial aid applications (both FAFSA and TAP) in the spring. Then, the deadline to apply for a Say Yes scholarship is July 1 following your high school graduation.
August 1 – FAFSA and NYS Tap applications deadline About Financial Aid
Transfer Deadlines
July 1 – Notice of intent to transfer for fall semester
November 1 – Notice of intent to transfer for spring semester
Withdrawal Deadlines
Students must contact the Say Yes Syracuse office with their intent to withdraw.
September 1 – Notice of intent to withdraw from fall semester
February 1 – Notice of intent to withdraw from spring semester
Gap Year Eligibility
August 15 – 4-year school request of gap year eligibility for fall semester
September 15 – 2-year school request of gap year eligibility for fall semester
December 15 – 4-year school request of gap year eligibility for spring semester
January 15 – 2-year school request of gap year eligibility for spring semester
Please contact us for additional information.