How do I check the status of my financial aid? You can check the status of your financial aid online by using the ConnectOW portal. Under "Banner" Card, choose "Banner SSB" from ConnectOW portal and you’ll then gain access to a variety of information and options and be able to view: the status of...
What exactly are internal controls? Some internal controls are obvious (laws, policies, and procedures, contracts, budgets), some are security related (identification cards, passwords, locks, keys, gates, alarms) and others are not so obvious (performance evaluations, accreditation standards, time...
How do I order an official transcript? Go to Transcript Request and follow Official Transcript instructions. How do I view an unofficial transcript? Go to Transcript Request and follow Unofficial Transcript instructions. How do I obtain an Enrollment/Degree Verification? Go to Enrollment...
How do I get Direct Deposit? Direct Deposit is available to all administrative, faculty, staff and students. To enroll in direct deposit please complete a Direct Deposit Form for NYS Employees and submit to the Payroll Office. The average turnaround time this change to take effect is one to two pay...
How does the purchasing process work? Your department initiates the purchase requisition. When received by the Purchasing Office, it is checked for accuracy and completeness. Incomplete or erroneous requisitions are returned for correction. The referenced account is checked for sufficient funds to...
We are here to support you! If the FAQs do not cover your question, send us an email at: advising@oldwestbury.edu Academic Planning/Advising Q: How do I check who my advisor is? A: Connect.Oldwestbury.edu > Applications > Navigate > Appointments > Your Team An advisor is assigned by several weeks...
Q. How do I register for my first-semester schedule? A. You will be registered for your courses prior to New Student Orientation (NSO). During your New Student Orientation (NSO) you will meet with an advisor to verify your schedule. Q. Who is my advisor? A. You will meet with an advisor at NSO who...
What constitutes a disability? An individual with a disability is defined as anyone with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, such as walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, working, or learning. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and...
February 1, 2021 - Announcement from WIlliam Kimmins, assistant to the president for administration The New York State Governor's Office for Employee Relations has issued the following notice regarding the ongoing winter storm: Due to the winter storm, state offices in NYC (Bronx, Kings, New York...
February 1, 2023... Welcome to all in our community to the start of the Spring 2023 semester. STRATEGIC PLANNING TO BEGIN The planning process for the next five years of our institution’s future will ramp up this semester and all on campus are urged to participate and lend their voices and ideas...
Post 9/11 Bill (Chapter 33): Once you receive the Certificate of Eligibility in the mail, bring it to a Certifying Officer in the Office of the Registrar. Payment of tuition and fees are mailed directly to the campus. The Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) and book stipend are sent directly to you...
As you may already know, a federal government shutdown began on October 1, 2025. As a result, NIH and NSF have issued formal notices on the shutdown and the impact on federally funded research and operations. The following outlines a few key points: You may still submit grant applications, but NIH...
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government has awarded SUNY Old Westbury funding for the sole and exclusive purpose of providing emergency grants to students. The Federal Government established the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief...
Are you passionate about making a difference? Do you want to gain hands-on experience, build your professional skills, and serve your community all while earning a fellowship stipend? The CALL (Community Action, Learning, and Leadership) Experience at SUNY Old Westbury connects students to service...
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), is a U.S. federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. FERPA allows schools to disclose certain directory information without consent, while allowing students to restrict or limit the release of “Directory Information”...
Mandatory Orientation Modules All students registering for Field Experience and Research (PY 4130) are required to complete the Mandatory Orientation Modules. Modules must be completed in the semester before you plan to register for a section of PY 4130. Orientation modules are available in the...
How affordable is SUNY Old Westbury? Read here samples of four financial aid packages awarded to students to help them achieve their college goals.
A student’s eligibility for aid is based upon his or her cost of attendance (COA), expected family contribution (EFC), unmet need, enrollment status, eligibility requirements of each specific aid program, academic progress, and fund availability. A student’s COA, EFC, unmet need, and enrollment...