Accepted Students

Q: Step Two: Financial Aid!

We know, this is the boring part but totally necessary! If you haven’t done so already and are interested in attending Russell Sage in the spring, submit your 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) using 2022 income information to apply for federal financial aid like work-study, grants, and loans. Accepted for Fall 2025? The FAFSA will open in December 2024. Make sure to submit your 25-2026 FAFSA using 2023 income information to apply for federal financial aid like work-study, grants, and loans. Hot Tip: Make sure to use the Russell Sage College Federal School Code 002810 .

Your Next Steps

Congratulations on your acceptance to Russell Sage College! Now that you’ve been accepted, there are a few steps you can take to make it official.

Attend an open house, campus tour, information session or other visit opportunity at Russell Sage!

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We know, this is the boring part but totally necessary! If you haven’t done so already and are interested in attending Russell Sage in the spring, submit your 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) using 2022 income information to apply for federal financial aid like work-study, grants, and loans.

Accepted for Fall 2025? The FAFSA will open in December 2024. Make sure to submit your 25-2026 FAFSA using 2023 income information to apply for federal financial aid like work-study, grants, and loans.

Hot Tip: Make sure to use the Russell Sage College Federal School Code 002810.

Visit sage.edu/deposit to secure your spot. You’ll need your Student ID to make it official. You received this via email after your acceptance. If you can’t find it, no problem, reach out to us at [email protected].

Make your deposit

Make sure you’ve submitted official transcripts from any college of university you previously attended. This will notify our Registrar office so they can evaluate your transcripts and let you know what credits transfer to Sage ( and you’ll know how long it will take to finish your degree)! Reach out to our dedicated transfer counselors, Ray Rodriguez or Mackenzie Martel with questions.

Contact Ray or Mackenzie: [email protected]

We can’t wait to welcome you to the college as an official student, help you get to know the college, and answer any questions you have before you start classes. Keep up with updates on our orientation page.

Accepted for Spring 2025? Save the date for New Student Orientation on Thursday, January 16 at noon on the Troy campus.

Accepted for Fall 2025? New Student Orientation will be in the summer. More information to come as we get closer!

Learn More

Why Sage?

The Gator Gateway

Financial Aid & Affordability

Meet the Admission Team

Financial Aid Resources

Calculate Your Cost to Attend Russell Sage (Undergraduate students only)

How to Use My Sage Aid, our Financial Aid Portal

Signing Your Financial Aid Offer Letter

Frequently Asked Questions

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