INSTRUCTIONS:
Click here or the box on the right to start your submission. If you have any extraordinary circumstances or missing documentation, please use the attachment feature on the form to submit a cover letter explaining your circumstances.
*Important - If you are a Dependant Student, you must download the file to the right and have your parent or legal guardian fill out and sign. You must attach that signed documentation when submitting your request.
Deadline dates: Fall - August 17, Winter - January 7, Spring - January 17, Summer I - May 25, Summer II - July 6
Acceptable Documentation
A minimum of three different forms of documentation from this list must be submitted along with the application
The University reserves the right to request additional documentation
| Document |
Dependent Students |
Independent Students (under 24) |
Independent Students (over 24) |
| Most recent State and federal tax returns |
Parent/legal guardian |
Student |
Student |
| NYS driver's license or NYS ID |
Parent/legal guardian |
Student |
Student |
| NYS Vehicle registration |
Parent/legal guardian |
Student |
Student |
| Voter registration card |
Parent/legal guardian |
Student |
Student |
Lease agreement, rent receipts or evidence
of real property ownership |
Parent/legal guardian |
Student |
Student |
Banking statement with NY address from
1 year prior to the start of the semester |
Parent/legal guardian |
Student |
Student |
Banking statements with NY address for
one full year prior to the start of the semester |
N/A |
Student |
N/A |
| Proof of attendance as a NYS juror |
Parent/legal guardian |
Student |
Student |
Utility bills from one year prior to the start
of the semester |
Parent/legal guardian |
Student |
Student |
Letter from a non Stony Brook University employer
including dates of employment |
Parent/legal guardian |
Student |
Student |
| Selective service registration |
N/A |
Student |
Student |
Proof the applicant receives public assistance from
New York State or from a city, county, or municipal
agency in New York State |
Parent/legal guardian |
Student |
Student |
| Benefit statement from Social Security with a NYS address |
Parent/legal guardian |
Student |
Student |
Required Documentation for Non-U.S. citizens
| |
Document |
Dependent Students |
Independent Students (under 24) |
Independent Students (over 24) |
| Undocumented/DACA |
Affidavit of Intent |
Student |
Student |
Student |
| Immigrants applied or granted |
Permanent Resident Card, asylum approval,
receipt of pending application or work authorization card |
Student |
Student |
Student |
*Non-Immigrants permitted to
establish U.S. residency |
I-94 |
Student and Parent |
Student |
Student |
** Eligible Visas: A, E, G, H1B, H1C, H4, I, K, L, N, O1, O3, S, T, U, and V.
Required Documentation For Those Who Meet The Exception To The Domicile Rule
| |
Document |
Dependent Students |
Independent Students (under 24) |
Independent Students (over 24) |
| High School |
NYS Official high school transcript showing 2 or more
years of attendance,graduation and applying
to SUNY within 5 years |
Student |
Student |
Student |
| GED |
NYS GED dated 5 years or less from applying to SUNY |
Student |
Student |
Student |
| Veteran |
DD-214 |
Parent/legal guardian |
Student |
Student |
Active Duty Military, Veteran
or Veteran Dependent |
Certificate of Eligibility from the Department of Defense
or Veteran Affairs |
Student |
Student |
Student |