External Resources

CUNY Financial Aid Information

Federal Student Aid

• FAFSA – File a Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

• Get an IRS Tax Transcript – Retrieve your federal tax information for FAFSA or verification purposes.

• Federal Direct Loans – Learn about the Federal Direct Loan Program.

• Direct Loan Servicing Online – Students with Direct Loan debt can make loan payments, manage their accounts, and apply for deferments.

• Create an FSA ID / Manage My FSA ID – An FSA ID is required for many federal government websites, including filing the FAFSA online, accessing your student loan history, and making electronic Federal Direct Loan payments.

• Financial Aid Calculator - Use the financial aid calculator to estimate your eligibility for financial assistance.

New York State Aid

• New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) – Information on New York State grants and scholarships.

Other Helpful Websites

• Financial Aid Directory – A comprehensive resource for financial aid information.

• U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) – USCIS, created by the Homeland Security Act of 2002, improves the administration of benefits and immigration services by focusing exclusively on immigration and citizenship services.

• Selective Service System – Register online, request a replacement card, or confirm registration.

• Social Security Administration – Request a replacement card and find information about benefits.