Resources
Student Loan Resources
- Sign a Federal Direct Master promissory Note
- National Student Loan Data System - for students to retrieve their federal loan information
Student Loan Documents
- Excessive Debt at Graduation (PDF) (How much is too much debt)
- AAMC 2018 Education Debt Manager (PDF)
- The Good Investment (PDF)
- An Economic Analysis of Options for Financing a Medical School Education (PDF)
- The Net Present Value and Other Economic Implications of a Medical Career (PDF)
Financial Aid Videos
Don't Forget! Every semester all students MUST clear their tuition bill through the Bursar.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Students may qualify to receive SNAP benefits in order to buy food for themselves or their families. The following provides a general overview of the program, how to apply, and eligibility requirements.
How to apply: (ny.gov)
Due to COVID-19 closures of state offices, applicants are asked to begin applications at the state SNAP website. Applicants must create a New York MyBenefit account and submit required documentation. Applicants must have the following information ready to submit:
- Recent pay stubs
- List of household resources
- Current rent/mortgage statement
- Social Security card
NY State SNAP Website: https://www.ny.gov/services/apply-snap
The online application will take approximately 1 hour to complete.
Apply at: https://mybenefits.ny.gov/mybenefits/begin
Other Assistance
- Food Bank NYC that has a listing of food pantry’s and soup kitchens https://www.foodbanknyc.org/get-help/
- NYC Food Pantry listing by borough https://www.nyc.gov/site/dycd/services/food_pantries.page
- The SUNY Downstate Food Pantry is available for your use and here is some information
about them:
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- We are located at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University which provides all students access to an on-campus food pantry located in the Student Center at 394 Lenox Road. The food pantry is available during the hours the Student Center is open.
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