Say Yes Syracuse Deadlines Announced (10/23/2021)

In order to ensure fairness among all students and colleges in the Say Yes Compact, Say Yes Syracuse will be implementing hard deadlines for financial aid and Say Yes applications beginning in the 2021-2022 academic year. Students 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 is applied, so we recommend that you first complete your financial aid (FAFSA & TAP) applications 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.