Financial Aid Office

Phone: 315.443.2948
E-mail: profstudiesfinaid@syr.edu
Address: 200 Bowne Hall | Syracuse, NY 13244

Academic Year Hours:
Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Evening appointments may be available on request. Contact our office for availability.

Summer Hours:
Monday – Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Evening appointments may be available on request. Contact our office for availability.


The College of Professional Studies Financial Aid office administers financial aid for the following Syracuse University student groups:

Part-time Undergraduates

  1. Admitted (matriculated) in one of these programs
    • Syracuse Course Programs, i.e., part-time commuter students
    • Distance Degree Programs (online)
  2. Non-matriculated (private/alternative loans only)

Part-time Graduates

  1. Admitted (matriculated) in one of these programs
    • Distance Degree Programs (online)
    • Master’s Certificate
  2. Non-matriculated (private/alternative loans only)

Non-credit programs

  • Private/alternative loans only

All other Syracuse University student groups, with the exception of law students, are served by the Syracuse University Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship Programs located at 200 Bowne Hall. This office can be contacted at 315.443.1513. Law students are served by the Syracuse University College of Law’s financial aid office, which can be reached at 315.443.1962.

The Team

David MacDonald

David MacDonald

Office Coordinator | Financial Aid

Janet Lafata

Janet Lafata

Financial Aid Advisor | Financial Aid

Kenny Kendall

Kenny Kendall

Director of Financial Aid | Financial Aid

Sana’a El-Amir

Sana’a El-Amir

Assistant Director and Advisor | Financial Aid