How to Apply
for High School Students

Step 1: Choose which Application to Complete

High School students may apply to SUNY-ESF using either The Common Application OR the SUNY Application, both available online.

• NOTE: If you are applying through the Educational Opportunity Program, the Guaranteed Transfer option, or for a cooperative "2+2" or "3+3" programs with Upstate Medical University, you must use the SUNY Application.

The SUNY Application		OR		The Common Application
1) Complete and submit the SUNY Application form, using the Program Search to select your program of study. Printable version of SUNY Application (PDF) 2) Complete and submit the SUNY-ESF Supplemental Application on which you must indicate your first and second choice of major and complete all other items, including the essay question response. Printable version of Supplemental Application (PDF) 3) Have your school counselor or a teacher submit the SUNY-ESF Teacher/Counselor Recommendation form (PDF only) or a letter of recommendation to the SUNY-ESF Admissions Office.			1) Complete and submit The Common Application form. 2) Complete the following 3 supplemental forms that are part of The Common Application: SUNY-ESF specific Supplement You must indicate your first and second choice program of study and complete all other items, including the essay question response. School Report Have your school counselor submit the form to the SUNY-ESF Admissions Office. Academic Teacher Evaluation Have a teacher submit this form or a letter of recommendation to the SUNY-ESF Admissions Office. NOTE: If you wish to submit a paper application, choose "Download Forms" from the Common Application menubar.

Step 2: Pay the Application Fee

A $40 non-refundable application fee must be submitted, as directed by the application you have chosen to use, before your application will be forwarded to the SUNY-ESF Admissions Office.

Step 3: Send your Transcripts

Have your school counselor send your official high school transcript directly to the SUNY-ESF Admissions Office.

Step 4: Submit your SAT or ACT Scores

Submission of scores for either the SAT I or ACT (or both) is required for high school applicants. The highest scores for each section from all test dates will be considered. We will accept SAT or ACT scores included on your high school transcript as official. But, if they are not posted to your transcript, you must have them sent from the testing agency. SUNY-ESF’s SAT code is 2530 and our ACT code is 2948.

Step 5: Apply for Financial Aid

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and have the results sent to SUNY-ESF. Our FAFSA Code is 002851. The recommended filing date is March 1.

• NOTE: International students are not eligible for financial aid.