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FINANCIAL AID

  • To be considered for financial aid students must have completed their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) online. Students can apply at https://fafsa.ed.gov and will need the CCNY’s Federal School Code of 002688 to complete the FAFSA. For the TAP website https://www.tap.hesc.ny.gov/totw/ the State School Code is 1411.ÔÇ¿
  • Students must have resolved any outstanding issues with their FAFSA, such as, verification or any conflicting information.  To have financial aid applied to their bill, this process must have been completed at least two weeks before your bill due date. ÔÇ¿
  • Estimated Financial Aid information will be available 2 business days after registration provided there are no outstanding issues. Students who did not complete their financial aid forms, or have any outstanding issues may not have their financial aid available in time to pay their bill.ÔÇ¿
  • Students should check their MyCity or CUNYfirst accounts to view financial aid information.
  • Please note, there are limits to the number of semesters students can receive Federal PELL and NYS TAP aid.
  • The maximum number of semesters a student can receive Federal PELL aid is 12 semesters.
  • The maximum number of semesters a student can receive NYS TAP aid is 8 semesters.

Financial Aid Refunds

Financial aid that is not used for tuition will be refunded to students during the semester. Visit https://www.ccny.cuny.edu/bursar/refund-policy for more information about financial aid disbursements dates. ÔÇ¿

To Apply for a William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan:

  • Students must have completed the FAFSA application.ÔÇ¿
  • As a first time borrower at CCNY, students must complete the entrance counseling session and sign the Master Promissory Note (MPN) online https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/index.action
  • Students must submit the Federal Direct Loan Application online at www.cuny.edu or the paper application downloadable on the CCNY Financial Aid webpage https://www.ccny.cuny.edu/financialaid/loans_federal
  • Allow 3-4 weeks for processing; during registration allow 6-8 weeks. ÔÇ¿
  • Information on Federal Direct Loans are available on the CCNY Financial Aid webpage and elsewhere online https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/index.action.

New Transfer Students

  • Students must declare a major before the deadline date (see academic calendar) if they have 60 or more credits.

Honors Students and Biomed Students

  • Students must file the FAFSA application https://fafsa.ed.gov
  • If students are New York residents, they must file for the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP). The application is generated after they submit the FAFSA application. Students may check their TAP application online https://www.tap.hesc.ny.gov/totw/

Biomed Students

  • Biomed students may be eligible for 10 semesters of TAP.

On-Campus Housing (The Towers)

  • Students completing a William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan application for their housing expenses for the Towers should attach a copy of their “Housing License Agreement”.

Federal Work-Study at CCNY

The Federal Work-Study, (FWS), program provides the opportunity for a student to earn money by working in a City College office or at an off-campus location.

Work-Study is awarded to students with "financial need". Financial need is determined by the information reported on a student's FAFSA. The CUNY Office of Student Financial Aid is responsible for assessing need and setting the parameters of how Federal funds allotted for this program are allocated.

Students can apply for FWS on-campus positions online at:

https://ccny.studentemployment.ngwebsolutions.com

The guidelines for the program are:

  • A student must be "placed" (hired), in a Federal Work-Study position before he/she can work and be paid.ÔÇ¿
  • Freshmen (1st-time college students) and transfer students, entering in the Fall cannot use their FWS award during the preceding Summer.ÔÇ¿
  • A student must be matriculated, in good academic standing and not be in default of any student loans.ÔÇ¿
  • A student must be registered for at least 6 credits during the semester(s) they are working. This requirement only applies to the Fall and Spring semesters. Summer school enrollment is optional for students working during the Summer. Students who wish to work during the Summer must come to placement on a Summer placement date.ÔÇ¿
  • Students who wish to work during the Fall, Intercession or Spring semesters (academic year), should apply for a position online at the CCNY Student Employment (JobX) website, interview with prospective supervisor, and then come to the Financial Aid Office on the appropriate Eligibility Screening date. A student only needs to come to placement once per academic year.ÔÇ¿
  • Students should dress for the job interview on the day scheduled by the prospective supervisor.ÔÇ¿
  • Students should choose a FWS job site carefully. A student is expected to remain at the chosen job site for the entire period the contract is in effect.ÔÇ¿
  • During the Fall/Spring semesters students may work up to 20 hours per week when classes are in session and during finals. During the Summer students may work up to 35 hours per week.ÔÇ¿During Intercession, Spring Recess and after scheduled finals are over a student may work up to 35 hours per week.

Off-Campus Jobs

For jobs at other CUNY campuses or administrative offices see: "CUNY - (other CUNY colleges)" on the CCNY Student Employment Website. ÔÇ¿For off-campus jobs at various organizations and companies, students will need to review the FWS off-campus job listings, which are located in the Financial Aid Office, Administration Building, Room 104. These listings can only be reviewed on a student's scheduled placement dates. Some of these positions will require a resume.

 
  • If students are interested in working through the Public Service Corps., a city agency that places FWS students in different city agencies, they must bring a resume with them on their designated eligibility screening date.ÔÇ¿
  • Students are required to pay Social Security tax (FICA) of 5.65% on FWS earnings under any of the following conditions:
  1. During the summer if he/she is enrolled for less than 6 credits
  2. During the intercession period
  3. If he/she works at an off-campus job site.ÔÇ¿

Scholarships and Awards: Incoming Freshmen and Transfer Students

The City College of New York Scholarship Program offers a variety of scholarships to entering freshmen and transfer students. Selection is based on academic merit. In some cases, financial need is an additional requirement.

All incoming students who apply for scholarships must have completed an admissions application to The City College of New York. CUNY Freshman and Transfer Applications must be filed online. For more information, please visit http://www.ccny.cuny.edu/admissions/applications.cfm. Undergraduate students who are applying for the Macaulay Honors College at City College are automatically reviewed for scholarships and need NOT file the scholarship application.

  • Freshman applicants should have a minimum of a B (85 on a scale of 100 or 3.0 on a scale of 4.0) high school average and a combined SAT score of 1100 (Critical Reading and Math) or 24 on the ACT
  • Transfer students should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and 24 credits earned or meet the freshman criteria noted above. Community and/or school service are considered when applications are reviewed
  • In order to remain eligible, students must maintain continuous full-time enrollment (12 credits or more) and a grade point average of 3.0.
  • Some scholarships may have additional requirements.

Continuing Students

The City College of New York Scholarship Program offers a variety of scholarships and programs for continuing students. To be eligible for the general scholarships, students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Departmental scholarships and program GPA rules vary. Community and/or school service are considered when applications are reviewed. Some scholarships may have additional requirements.

General Information

Students must file a FAFSA if they wish to be considered for financial aid and scholarships based upon need. Students apply online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Receipt of a scholarship may, depending on the nature of the award, affect the amount of any state and federal aid for which a student may be eligible. If students have further financial aid questions, visit our Financial Aid Office. All scholarships and awards are subject to financial availability.

Scholarship Office

The City College of New York

Wille Administration Building, Room 101ÔÇ¿

160 Convent AvenueÔÇ¿

New York, NY 10031ÔÇ¿ÔÇ¿

Phone: 212.650.8716ÔÇ¿

Fax: 212.650.6417

ÔÇ¿Email: ccnyscholarships@ccny.cuny.edu

 

Tuition and Fees

Tuition is set by the University Board of Trustees and is subject to change without notice of their actions. Students should arrange to pay their total tuition, fees and charges to complete their registration if they wish to be admitted to classes. Students who may be eligible for financial assistance or grants should consult with the Financial Aid Office as early as possible. Students may contact the Bursar’s Office by visiting them in person at the Administration Building, or calling 212-650-8700.

Tuition Refunds

When courses are withdrawn by the College, a full refund of appropriate tuition and fees will be made. In other cases, tuition refunds will be made or liability reduced only in accordance with Board of Trustees regulations. Further information can be obtained from the Office of the Registrar. On approved applications, proportionate refunds of tuition will be made in accordance with the schedule below. The date on which the application is filed, not the last date of attendance, is considered the official date of the student's withdrawal and serves as the basis for computing any refund.

  • Withdrawal before first day of classes (as published in the Academic Calendar) 100%
  • Withdrawal before completion of the first full scheduled week of classes 75%.
  • Withdrawal before completion of the second full scheduled week of classes 50%
  • Withdrawal before completion of third full scheduled week of classes 25%
  • Withdrawal beyond third week 0%
  • Consolidated and activity fees are not refundable.

New York State Residency Requirements

Students are assigned residency status when admitted to the College. Since residency determines tuition rates, students should know their classifications. If there is a question of status it is the responsibility of the student to prove residency. An "Application for Proof of Bona Fide Residency" is available at the Office of the Registrar. New students must apply through the Office of Admissions.

The Financial Aid Office administers federal and state funds, as well as those provided by special programs and the College itself. Federal funds may be disbursed only to those students who maintain their academic standing and are not in default on a student loan or owe a refund on a federal grant. For the most recent information on application filing procedures, deadline dates, and eligibility criteria for the various programs, students are urged to contact the Financial Aid Office.

 

Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice pursuant to City University Board of Trustee resolution.

 For more information about the current tuition and fees, please visit https://www.ccny.cuny.edu/bursar/tuition-and-fee-listing-fall-2020

Payment of Collection Costs

Students who do not make full payment of their tuition, fees and other college bills and their account is sent to a collection agency will be responsible for all collection costs, including agency fees, attorney fees and court costs, in addition to whatever amounts are owed to the college. In addition, non-payment or a default judgment against a student's account may be reported to a credit bureau and be reflected in their credit report.