CIS 235 — CIS 256, CIS 257, SCI 115, ELT 256, NMT 252, NMT 225, NMT 280
iii BIO 273, CHM 140, CHM 228, CHM 229 iv BIO 170, BIO 171, BIO 172, BIO 174, BIO 261, BIO 263, BIO 264 v HOT 111, HOT 119, HOT 125, HOT 220, HOT 238, HOT 251, HOT 253, HOT 259, HOT 260, HOT 268, MFS 101 vi MFS 102, MFS 103 FINANCIAL AID Determining Financial Need and Eligibility for Financial Aid The financial aid program at SUNY Schenectady provides monetary assistance to matriculated students who can benefit from further education, but who cannot do so without such assistance. Amounts of awards vary and depend upon the student’s demonstrated financial need, as well as the amount of government funds available for distribution. The primary responsibility for meeting the expenses of a college education rests with the student and family. To apply for most types of financial aid, a student must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Using this information, the SUNY Schenectady Financial Aid staff will determine eligibility for federal financial assistance. A New Y ork State TAP Grant application and Excelsior Scholarship application are available to all New Y ork state residents who complete a FAFSA. More information about TAP and Excelsior is available on our website www.sunysccc.edu/financialaid. Federal Financial Aid Criteria To Be An Independent Student For the 2025-2026 academic year, the questions below are the federal criteria for independence. Y ou are independent, and do not require parent information on the FAFSA, if you answer “yes” to any of th