Have a Question? Drop-In Via Zoom
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 10–11 am
Zoom Session
Meeting ID: 982 3065 5035
Passcode: 797488
We’re Here to Help!
Our entire team in the Office of Student Financial Services is dedicated to assisting you and your family in developing a financial strategy for this extraordinary investment in your future—your college education!
Our main function is two-fold: to facilitate financial aid and to manage the billing and payment process.
Our knowledgeable staff members are ready to help with any questions regarding financial aid and billing throughout your career at Purchase College.
Reach Out
If you have questions about financing your education or the billing process, please contact us via the links below .
School Codes
FAFSA : 006791
TAP : 0970
Important Updates
New to Purchase College
Financial aid awards for the 2025-26 year will be available in mid-May. Once you receive notice of your awards, please follow the steps below to view them online.
Log in to MyHeliotrope from: purchase.edu/current-students/ (*If you have not yet activated your Purchase account as advised by the office of Admissions via email, please do so first using the “ Account Activation ” link.
Select the “Financial Aid
Select the “Award 2025-2026 school year when prompted
2025- 2026 Excelsior Scholarship application
The 2025-2026 Excelsior Scholarship Application is now open until February 3rd, 2026.
Be residents of New York State
Plan to attend a SUNY or CUNY two or four-year college
Complete 30 credits per year towards their program of study
Be on track to graduate on time with an Associate’s Degree in two years or a Bachelor’s Degree in four years
To complete the application, you will need:
2023 IT-201 NYS Income Tax Return(s) for you and your parent(s) or your spouse, as applicable
More information can be found at
www.hesc.ny.gov/excelsior .
Contact Us
Zoom Drop-In Schedule Weekly Hours Tuesdays and Thursdays: 10–11 am
Zoom Session
Meeting ID: 982 3065 5035 Passcode: 797488 Phone Schedule (914) 251-6080
Monday-Friday: 11am–4pm
Fax (914) 251-6356 / (914) 251-6099
Visit the Office Monday–Friday: 9 am–4 pm
Email and Mail sfs@purchase.edu
Student Financial Services
Please be sure to include your Purchase ID (PID) number when writing to our office.
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