Description of Outstanding Documents for Financial Aid

Please submit your outstanding requirements via email to aid@siena.edu, or fax to 518-783-2410 or mail to : Financial Aid Office, 515 Loudon Road, Loudonville, NY 12211. Some outstanding requirements do not require a copy/form to be sent to our office. Stafford and PLUS MPN records, Stafford Entrance and Exit Counseling and Perkins Entrance and Exit Counseling will automatically be submitted to the college electronically once completed.

***Financial aid information for current students is available on your Web 4 Student account. For more information about how to access your Web 4 Student account, please visit www.siena.edu/financialaid/web4student***



Completed Consortium Agreement
Please print and submit a signed and completed Consortium Agreement to the Office of Financial Aid.
 
Copy of DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release/Discharge)
Please submit a copy of your DD-214 Form to the Office of Financial Aid.

Copy of Driver's License
Please submit a copy of your (the student's) driver's license to the Office of Financial Aid.
 
Copy of Parent's 2011 W-2
Please submit a copy of your parent's 2011 W-2. If your parents were not required to file a federal tax return in 2011, please check the appropriate non-filer box on your Verification Worksheet.
 
Copy of Social Security Card
The SSN that you provided on your FAFSA does not match the SSN on record with the federal government. The Financial Aid Office is required to confirm this information before your aid is processed. Please submit a copy of your Social Security card to the Office of Financial Aid.

Copy of Father/Step Father's Social Security Card
The SSN that you provided for your father/step father on your FAFSA does not match the SSN on record with the federal government. The Financial Aid Office is required to confirm this information before your aid is processed. Please submit a copy of your father/step father's Social Security card to the Office of Financial Aid.

Copy of Mother/Step Mother's Social Security Card
The SSN that you provided for your mother/step mother on your FAFSA does not match the SSN on record with the federal government. The Financial Aid Office is required to confirm this information before your aid is processed. Please submit a copy of your mother/step mother's Social Security card to the Office of Financial Aid.

Copy of Parent’s 2011 NYS Tax Return
Please submit a signed copy of your parent's 2011 New York state tax return.

Copy of Student’s 2011 NYS Tax Return
Please submit a signed copy of your 2011 New York state tax return.If you were not required to file a tax return in 2011, please check the appropriate NON-filer box on your Verification worksheet.
 
Copy of Student's 2011 W-2
Please submit a copy of your 2011 W-2. If you were not required to file a federal tax return in 2011, please check the appropriate non-filer box on your Verification Worksheet.
 
Copy of Student's Selective Service Registration Card
Please submit a copy of your selective service registration to the Office of Financial Aid. If you have not registered with the selective service, please do so at www.sss.gov.
 
Direct Loan Entrance Counseling (Stafford)**
Please complete your Entrance Interview at www.studentloans.gov. Your Direct Stafford loan will not be processed until your Entrance interview is complete. For step by step instructions, please visit www.siena.edu/financialaid/loans. A record of your completed Direct Stafford Loan Entrance Counseling will be forwarded to Siena College. ** First time Stafford loan borrowers should also complete the Direct Stafford Loan Master Promissory Note (instructions below). Both are required for your Stafford loan to be processed.
 
Direct Loan Master Promissory Note (Stafford)**
Please complete your Direct Stafford MPN at www.studentloans.gov. Your Direct Stafford loan will not be processed until your MPN is complete. For step by step instructions, please visit www.siena.edu/financialaid/loans. A record of your completed Direct Stafford MPN will be forwarded to Siena College. **First time Stafford loan borrowers should also complete the Direct Stafford Loan Entrance Counseling (instructions above). Both are required for your Stafford loan to be processed.
 
Direct Loan Master Promissory Note for Undergraduate PLUS Loan
Your parents must complete their Direct PLUS MPN at www.studentloans.gov. Your Direct PLUS loan will not processed until your parents Direct PLUS MPN is complete. For step by step instructions, please visit www.siena.edu/financialaid/loans. A record of your completed Direct PLUS Loan MPN will be forwarded to Siena College.

Direct Loan Graduate Entrance Counseling  (Stafford)
Please complete your Entrance Counseling to receive your Direct Graduate Stafford loan. Your counseling must be completed at www.studentloans.gov. Your loan will not be processed until your counseling is complete. For step by step instructions, please visit www.siena.edu/financialaid/loans. A record of your completed counseling will be forwarded to Siena College.

Direct Graduate PLUS Loan MPN
Please complete your Direct Graduate PLUS MPN at www.studentloans.gov. Your Direct Graduate PLUS loan will not processed until your Direct Graduate PLUS MPN is complete. For step by step instructions, please visit www.siena.edu/financialaid/loans.

Documentation Indicating Value of Assets
Please print and submit the Asset Verification form using information from your 2011 Federal tax return.

Documentation of Child Support Received/Paid
Documentation of the child support received/paid for your household must be submitted to the Financial Aid Office to complete your financial aid. 
 
Electronic Record of FAFSA Filing
Please submit the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.gov and complete an electronic application for the 2012-2013 school year. A record of your completed FAFSA will be forward to Siena College. If you do not plan to file a FAFSA, please email aid@siena.edu and indicate you will not be filing.

Federal Tax Return Transcript 2011 - Parent
Please submit a 2011 Federal Tax Return Transcript from the IRS. Your Free Federal Tax Return Transcript can be obtained from the IRS by:
 
  • Calling the IRS Transcript order line at 1-800-908-9946.
  • Submitting your request for a transcript online at the IRS website.
  • Completing the paper Form 4506-T with the IRS.
More information on obtaining a Free Federal Tax Return Transcript can be found on the Verification page. 
 
Federal Tax Return Transcript 2011 - Student
Please submit a 2011 Federal Tax Return Transcript from the IRS. Your Free Federal Tax Return Transcript can be obtained from the IRS by:
 
  • Calling the IRS Transcript order line at 1-800-908-9946.
  • Submitting your request for a transcript online at the IRS website.
  • Completing the paper Form 4506-T with the IRS.
More information on obtaining a Free Federal Tax Return Transcript can be found on the Verification page.
 
FCWS Authorization Form
The Work Study Authorization forms and information on the Work Study positions will be sent to students in late August. At this time, no further action is required.
 

Graduate PLUS Information Form

Please print and complete the Graduate PLUS Information form so we may process your Graduate PLUS loan Graduate PLUS form

 

New York State Application for Part Time Study

Please print and submit the NYS Application for Part time students and include a signed copy of your 2011 NYS tax return.
  
Perkins Entrance Interview
Please complete your Perkins Entrance Interview at http://www.mappingyourfuture.org/oslc/. Once at the website, select the "Perkins Entrance" link and follow the instructions provided on the website. A record of your completed Perkins Entrance Interview will be forwarded to Siena College.
 
Perkins Loan Master Promissory Note (MPN)
Please print and complete your Perkins loan master promissory note (MPN) and return to the Financial Aid Office. Your loan will not disburse to your account until the document is complete.   
 
Perkins Exit Counseling
Please complete your Perkins Exit Counseling at http://www.mappingyourfuture.org/oslc/. Once at the website, select the "Perkins Exit" link and follow the instructions provided on the website. A record of your completed Perkins Entrance Interview will be forwarded to Siena College. Federal regulations require that all students complete an exit counseling session for their Perkins loan when they leave school.For more information you may visit www.siena.edu/financialaid/exitcounseling and read the information provided in the "Federal Perkins Exit Counseling" section.
 

PLUS Borrower Information Form

Please print and complete the PLUS Borrower Information form so we may process your PLUS loan for your Undergraduate Student.

 
Proof of Citizenship
You must submit proof of your United States citizenship or permanent resident status. This includes but is not limited to a copy of Certificate of Naturalization, U.S. Birth Certificate Current Passport and/or Alien Registration Card.
 
Request for Reinstatement of Federal Financial Aid
Please submit a letter to the Financial Aid Office via email to aid@siena.edu, appealing the removal of your federal aid. Your letter should outline the special or extenuating circumstances that prevented you from meeting the academic requirement, the action plan you will undertake to achieve better grades, and any other information about your situation that you wish to be considered.
 
Request for Reinstatement of Merit Aid
Please submit a letter to the Financial Aid Office via email to aid@siena.edu, appealing the removal of your merit scholarship. Your letter should outline the special or extenuating circumstances that prevented you from meeting the academic requirement, the action plan you will undertake to achieve better grades, and any other information about your situation that you wish to be considered.
 
Request for Reinstatement of State Aid
Please submit a letter to the Financial Aid Office via email to aid@siena.edu, appealing the removal of your state aid. Your letter should outline the special or extenuating circumstances that prevented you from meeting the academic requirement, the action plan you will undertake to achieve better grades, and any other information about your situation that you wish to be considered. For more information on the renewal requirements for your State Aid, please visit the State Aid Renewal page.
  
Signed Copy of Financial Aid Award Letter
Please sign and return a copy of your financial aid award letter. Your aid will not be processed until your award letter has been signed and returned to the Financial Aid Office. If you do not have a copy, please contact the Financial Aid Office at 888-287-4362 or e-mail aid@siena.edu to request a copy of this letter.
  
Signed Worksheet for Tax Non-Filer
If you or your parents were not required to file a federal tax return in 2011, please check the appropriate non-filer box on your Verification Worksheet. Sign the document and return it to the Financial Aid office.
 
Stafford Exit Counseling
Please complete your Stafford Loan Exit Counseling at www.nslds.ed.gov. Once at the site, select the "Exit Counseling" box and follow the instructions provided on the website. You will need for your Federal FAFSA PIN to complete your exit counseling session. Federal regulations require that all students complete an exit counseling session for their Stafford loan when they leave school. A record of your completed exit counseling session will be forward to Siena College. For more information, visit www.siena.edu/financialaid/exitcounseling and read the information provided in the "Stafford Exit Counseling" section.

TEACH Agreement to Serve
Please complete your TEACH Agreement to Serve at https://teach-ats.ed.gov. Once you arrive at the site, select the My TEACH Grant and follow the step by step instructions provided on the website.
 
TEACH Entrance Counseling
Please complete your TEACH Grant Entrance Counseling at https://teach-ats.ed.gov. Once you arrive at the site, select the My TEACH Grant and follow the step by step instructions provided on the website. 

TEACH Exit Counseling
Please complete your TEACH Grant Exit Counseling at https://teach-ats.ed.gov. Once you arrive at the site, select the My TEACH Grant and follow the step by step instructions provided on the website. 
 
TEACH Siena Application
Please complete your Siena TEACH application. This application is required before we can determine your eligibility for the TEACH grant.
 
Thank You Note to Donor for Endowed Scholarship
Please complete your Thank You Letter for your Endowed Scholarship. **When sending your thank you letter to the Financial Aid Office (aid@siena.edu), please attach your thank you letter as a word document and include your full name in your email**
 
Verification Worksheet
Please print and complete all sections of the Verification Worksheet. Once you have completed all sections and signed it, you may return the form to the Office of Financial Aid by mail, email or fax. Please be sure that all required signatures are submitted.