The financial aid administrator at your college can help determine what you’re eligible for. There are, however some basic guidelines for all applicants. They must: Demonstrate financial need; [...]

No. You can apply for financial aid any time after October 1, prior to the academic year you plan to attend. To actually receive funds, however, you must be admitted […]

Yes. Many families mistakenly think they don’t qualify for aid and prevent themselves from receiving financial aid by failing to apply for it. In addition, there are a few sources […]

Yes. You must apply for financial aid every year. If your financial circumstances change, you may get more or less aid. Note, that your eligibility for financial aid may change […]

You can apply for financial aid even before you’ve been accepted to a college. Students will be able to file a FAFSA as early as October 1, prior to the […]

You can complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.gov. The FAFSA is the application form required for all federal aid. The application for New York […]

Financial aid covers school expenses, including tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, and transportation. The various categories of student financial aid are grants, work-study, [...]

Yes, you can check on your CUNYfirst after you’ve been accepted. You should also monitor your email for any requests from financial aid. If you have completed your application for […]