Financial Aid Checklist

Complete a FAFSA (studentaid.gov) application each year using “prior–prior” (i.e.2022 income for 2024-2025 FAFSA).  List the CCNY college code - 002688 on the application.

• In 3-5 business days after submitting a FAFSA, you will receive your Student Aid Report (SAR) via email.  
• It is important to read the “Comments” section of the SAR to determine if there are any issues that must be resolved. Failure to follow-up may result in a delayed disbursement of financial aid funds.
• If you need to submit documents, we recommend making an appointment online by going to the CCNY webpage: Appointment
• Always review your CUNYfirst “To Do List” to make sure you do not have any unresolved items.
• Check your CCNY (Citymail) email account often for important financial aid information.
   

New York State Aid Applicants

Tuition Assistance Program (TAP), Aid for Part-time study (APTS), Veterans Tuition Award (VTA) and Scholarships, Americans with Disability Act (ADA) Part-time TAP

• Check DegreeWorks™ (an online advisement and tracking system) via the CUNYportal to stay informed about your degree progress.
• Consult with your academic advisor before registering each semester to ensure that at least 12 credits are contributory towards your program of study.
• New York State residents can complete a TAP application on www.tapweb.org/totw each year and include CCNY college code 1411 (undergraduate only) on the application.
• If you have graduated from a high school outside the United States, you must meet the "Ability to Benefit" requirement by the 21^st day of the semester. For more information, contact the Evaluation and Testing Office Location: Wille Administration Building, Room A-213. Phone: 1(212) 650-6488
• If you are a transfer student, be sure to follow-up with the Admissions Office to ensure that all of your transcripts have been evaluated.
• Declare/change a major, concentration or a minor once you earn or transfer 60 credits, before the deadline (refer to the “Academic Calendar”) on the CCNY website.
   

Excelsior Scholarship:

New York State residents should feel free to apply for the Excelsior Scholarship. Learn more