Financial Aid Accounts

Students receiving financial aid can arrange to have a credit account established in the bookstore secured by their financial aid funds. Financial aid accounts can be used to purchase books, supplies, software, clothing and giftware. In addition, financial aid accounts can be used to purchase meal plans, to add Cannon Cash to your SUNYCard, and to pay for child care fees.

Arrangements can be made with the college bursar who will establish the account with us and advise us of the amount of funds available. The bursar will disburse funds directly to the bookstore to settle your account. To establish your account, submit a completed Bookstore Authorization Form.

Once established, your financial aid account will remain active for the established financial aid period in the bookstore. This generally runs from approximately 1 week before the first day of classes until 2 weeks after the start of classes.

Establishing a financial aid account in the bookstore DOES NOT automatically add funds to your card to be used at other locations on campus. If you wish to establish such an account, you must purchase a meal plan or Cannon Cash. This can be done in the bookstore using your financial aid account.

Please note that receipt of your financial aid funds is contingent upon you actually pursuing your intended course of study. Failure to regularly attend class or early withdrawal from the college may result in loss of some or all of your financial aid.

When setting up your financial aid account with the bursar, you will be asked to sign an agreement indicating your commitment to pay your bookstore bill directly in the event you lose your financial aid. If financial aid is lost for any reason, you will be personnally responsible for any charges incurred in the bookstore.

Financial aid accounts are activated at least one week prior to the start of classes and remain active for at least two weeks into the semester to allow sufficient time for returns and exchanges resulting from adjustments to your class schedule. See the calendar for the financial aid dates for the coming semester.