CUNY FINANCIAL AID  INFORMATION

Funding Your College Education: A Guide to Financial Aid

FEDERAL STUDENT AID

FAFSA on the WEB
File a Free Application for Federal Student Aid

Student Aid on the Web
The U.S. Department of education website for choosing a college, funding an education etc.

students.gov
A comprehensive information portal providing answers to student questions on education, career, government and more.

Federal Direct Loans
Information 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 etc. Borrowers can complete the Entrance or Exit Counseling requirement.

National Student Loan Data System
Students can access their student loan history.

Apply for a Federal PIN
(Personal Identification Number) - A Federal PIN is required for many federal government websites including filing a FAFSA on the Web, gaining access to student loan history and making electronic Federal Direct Loan payments.

 

NEW YORK STATE AID

New State Higher Education Services Corporation
Information on New York State grants and scholarships.


OTHER HELPFUL WEBSITES

National Student Clearinghouse
The National Student Clearinghouse offers services to assist students to track their student loans and obtain verification of their in-school status.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Created as a separate bureau by the Homeland Security Act of 2002, USCIS allows the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to improve the administration of benefits and immigration services for applicants by exclusively focusing on immigration and citizenship services.

Selective Service
Register online, request a replacement card, confirm registration.

Social Security Administration
Request a replacement card, benefits information.