Identity and Statement of Educational Purpose

New for 2013-2014, students may be selected to verify their identity and sign a statement of educational purpose. If chosen to complete this process, financial aid will not be determined at Empire State College until this requirement has been satisfied. If requested, please download the appropriate form below.

• Students who reside in New York state or students who do not reside in New York state but are admitted or seeking admission to  SUNY Empire State College locations in Albany, Alfred, Auburn, Batavia, Binghamton, Brooklyn, Buffalo-Cheektowaga, Canandaigua, Corning-Elmira, East Syracuse, Fort Drum, Fredonia, Hartsdale, Hauppauge, Ithaca, Jamestown, Johnstown, Latham, Lockport, Manhattan, Nanuet, Newburgh, Old Westbury, Olean, Plattsburgh, Queensbury, Riverhead, Rochester, Saratoga Springs, Schenectady, Staten Island, Syracuse, Troy, Utica or Watertown should complete the Statement of Educational Purpose (PDF 107kB).  We highly recommend first contacting the location you plan to attend to ensure an authorized official will be present to assist you.
  • Exception to the In-Person Requirement Policy
• Students who reside outside of New York state and are admitted or seeking admission to  Empire State College at the Center for Distance Learning, School for Graduate Studies, or Center for International Programs should complete Statement of Educational Purpose (non-residents) (PDF 114kB).