A "consortium agreement" is a contract between two colleges/universities that recognizes the registration of a student at another site for financial aid purposes. On a limited basis °®¶¹´«Ã½ may permit the use of financial aid for taking coursework at another campus, but prior approval must be requested and approved by Financial Aid and Student Records before such a contract will be entered into.
For SUNY and Non-SUNY Education Abroad programs please follow the instructions here.
SUNY Institutions
There is a in place for all participating SUNY campuses that enable matriculated °®¶¹´«Ã½ students, who are eligible for aid, to register at another SUNY campus and use their financial aid. This is also referred to as Cross-Registration. For more information on °®¶¹´«Ã½'s SUNY Cross-Registration policy and how to apply, visit the .
- If you wish to utilize your financial aid at another SUNY institution you will need to check "yes" on the SUNY Cross-Registration application in section 1.
Note: if approved, the schools involved will communicate with each other and the student via the SUNY Cross-Registration portal. Based on financial aid eligibility, disbursement and payment will be handled between campuses, according to SUNY Cross-Registration policy. Any remaining balance is the student's responsibility.
Non-SUNY Institutions
(CUNY Institutions, private schools, and other public institutions not in the SUNY system)
To be considered for a consortium agreement students must be matriculated, continuing students, and in good academic standing. Students must complete a Request for Consortium form and meet with a financial aid counselor to discuss the circumstances surrounding the request for taking coursework at another institution. If approved, a Consortium Agreement form will be provided to the student. The steps are as follows:
- Discuss courses to be taken with an Academic Advisor for approval of degree applicability.
- If consortium request is approved and a consortium agreement provided to the student, it must then be taken to the host institution to be completed.
- Return completed Consortium Agreement to °®¶¹´«Ã½ Financial Aid and Student Records office.
- Students will receive their financial aid in a refund check and are responsible for paying the other school directly.