1. Financial Aid
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2. Topics The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Sources of financial aid & eligibility criteria
New York State Aid
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3. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Complete a FAFSA at ( as early as October 1st 2017.
The School Federal code is
Completing a FAFSA determines eligibility for:
Federal Pell grant
Federal Work-Study
FSEOG grant
Federal Student Loans
Use prior-prior year’s income documents
(ex IRS Transcript, W-2’s, or other income for FAFSA Application)
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4. FAFSA cont’d
Follow-up is very important!
Review your “Student Aid Report” (SAR) sent via from the federal processor. You may need to submit copies of tax transcripts, verification worksheets, proof of citizenship etc.
Check your “To Do List” on your CUNYfirst “Student Services Center” to ensure that you do not have any checklist items that need you to take action.
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5. State Grants & Scholarships Federal Work Study (FWS)
Sources of
Financial Aid
Federal Grants
Loans
State Grants & Scholarships
Federal Work Study (FWS)
Scholarships
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6. Eligibility Criteria for Federal Student Aid
Have a high school diploma, or equivalent (GED)
Enrolled in a degree program
U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
Meet CUNY satisfactory academic progress standards
Not in default of a loan/owe money for federal grant
Demonstrate Financial Need
Eligibility
Criteria for Federal Student Aid
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7. New York State Aid What is TAP?
TAP is the New York State Tuition Assistance Program which helps eligible New York State residents pay their college tuition.
To apply:
To check the status:
School Code: 1411
Currently, TAP awards range from $500 to $ per academic year.
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8. TAP Eligibility To be eligible for TAP, you must:
Be a United States citizen or eligible noncitizen
Be a legal resident of New York State, as defined by HESC rules
Have graduated from high school in the United States, earned a GED, or passed a federally approved "Ability to Benefit" test as defined by the Commissioner of the State Education Department before the 21st day of the semester
Be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student taking at least twelve (12) contributory credits per semester (classes must be contributory towards your program of study). You may verify via the Financial Aid Certification & Tracking System (FACTS) as well as DegreeWorks.
Declare/change a major, minor and/or concentration no later than the established date available on the Academic Calendar in the first term of your junior year (60 credits) in an approved four-year program
Meet academic requirements
Not be in default of a student loan guaranteed by HESC or on any repayment of state awards
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9. Excelsior Scholarship
New York State residents can apply for the NYS Excelsior Scholarship via HESC at:
Application deadline for spring 2019 is Monday, January 14, 2019.
Students must file a FAFSA and TAP application before filing the Excelsior Scholarship application.
Applicants must be in continuous enrollment with at least 12 credits per semester and complete at least 30 credits each year contributory towards their program of study.
The maximum Excelsior Scholarship is $5,500 ($2,750 per semester) or actual tuition for the aid year, whichever is less. The Excelsior Scholarship will be reduced by other financial aid awards.
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10. View Financial Aid Payment
Approximately 2 to 3 days after registering, financial aid is posted on student’s CUNYfirst account
Shows as “pending” financial aid until award is disbursed
If you have a balance after the financial aid is applied, pay it online or at the Bursar’s office
Note: The Bursar only accepts cash, checks or money orders
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11. Contact Financial Aid Office The City College of New York
Wille Administration Building, Room A-104
160 Convent Ave.
New York, N.Y
Phone: (212)
Website:
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