Consortiums: Taking Coursework at another Institution

A "consortium agreement" is a contract between two colleges/universities that recognizes the registration of a student at another site for financial aid purposes. On a limited basis ßÙßÇÂþ»­ may permit the use of financial aid for taking coursework at another campus, but prior approval must be requested and approved by Financial Aid and Student Records before such a contract will be entered into. 

For SUNY and Non-SUNY Education Abroad programs please follow the instructions here. 

SUNY Institutions

There is a   in place for all participating SUNY campuses that enable matriculated ßÙßÇÂþ»­ students, who are eligible for aid, to register at another SUNY campus and use their financial aid. This is also referred to as Cross-Registration. For more information on ßÙßÇÂþ»­'s SUNY Cross-Registration policy and how to apply, visit the .

  • If you wish to utilize your financial aid at another SUNY institution you will need to check "yes" on the SUNY Cross-Registration application in section 1.

Note: if approved, the schools involved will communicate with each other and the student via the SUNY Cross-Registration portal. Based on financial aid eligibility, disbursement and payment will be handled between campuses, according to SUNY Cross-Registration policy. Any remaining balance is the student's responsibility.

Non-SUNY Institutions

(CUNY Institutions, private schools, and other public institutions not in the SUNY system)

To be considered for a consortium agreement students must be matriculated, continuing students, and in good academic standing. Students must complete a Request for Consortium form and meet with a financial aid counselor to discuss the circumstances surrounding the request for taking coursework at another institution. If approved, a Consortium Agreement form will be provided to the student. The steps are as follows:

  1. Discuss courses to be taken with an Academic Advisor for approval of degree applicability.
  2. If consortium request is approved and a consortium agreement provided to the student, it must then be taken to the host institution to be completed.
  3. Return completed Consortium Agreement to ßÙßÇÂþ»­ Financial Aid and Student Records office.
  4. Students will receive their financial aid in a refund check and are responsible for paying the other school directly.