Financial Aid News & Updates
Stay informed about changes to federal regulations, campus policies, and upcoming deadlines in regards to financial aid.
Major updates are also sent directly to your Stony Brook University Email. Ensure your "To-Do List" in Solar is cleared to avoid any delays in funding.
Stay informed on the new federal regulations affecting loan borrowing limits and Pell Grant eligibility for the 2026-2027 academic year. While most current aid remains unchanged, this page outlines critical shifts in how Graduate PLUS loans and other grants and loans will be affected.
SOLAR Self-Service Update for 2025, which introduced a modernized, tile-based interface to Stony Brook’s student portal. While core financial aid functions remain the same, the update features a cleaner design and a new "My Tasks" tile to consolidate holds and "To Do" items in one accessible location.
Identify your lender so you dont fall behind on your loan payments as loan repayment restarts