Financial aid processes, rules, and regulations are very complex. We are working to update all pages and make it possible for you to find easily all the important information that you need to know, are likely to ask about, and additional information we are legally required to provide.

We want the application, award and payment process to flow as smoothly as possible for our eligible students and all our applicants.

> Fast Route to Our FORMS - If you have been asked to complete and submit any of our FORMS, download them from here.

> APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID - THE BASICS

• Our Mission
• Introduction to Financial Aid at Queens College - Expenses, "EFC," Aid Programs and Eligibility
• Major changes by the Federal Government to Pell and Direct Loan for 2012-2013 
• Estimating Expenses
  • Estimating and Comparing College Costs and Awards - CUNY's Net Price Calculator
  • The New Tuition Increases - Read President Muysken's Letter (November 2011)
  • New Tuition effective Fall 2012 / (plus fees)
• How and When to Apply- Step by Step 
  • FAFSA on the Web and your Federal Personal Identification Number (PIN)
  • IRS Data Retrieval Tool - (NEW for 2012-2013)
  • TAP on the Web and your HESC PIN
• *More* on Scholarships and Other Resources

> ONLINE STATUS CHECKS AND ** ESTIMATED ** AWARDS

• Forms Page  
• Additional Steps
  • Work-Study - applying on the FAFSA and placement after receiving an award
  • Perkins Loan - applying on the CUNY Supplement Form on eFAP after your FAFSA is complete, and then completing Perkins entrance counseling and promissory note upon receiving an award
  • Direct Loans - applying and the eMPN
  • TEACH grant - applying and requirements
  • APTS - completing the CUNY Supplement form on eFAP after your FAFSA is complete
• Selected for Verification?
• Asked to Bring in Citizenship Documents?
• Selective Service Registration Problem Identified from the FAFSA?
• Financial Aid-Related Websites
• Financial Aid-Related Phone Numbers

> PAYMENT OF YOUR FINANCIAL AID

More problems that might stop your aid from paying

• Changes / Differences in Your Name, Address, ID numbers
• Check Your Registration Codes and Bill Carefully on CUNYFirst
• Program Adjustments, Withdrawing / Not Attending and Your Aid
• Additional Academic Standards for Financial Aid Recipients
• Avoid Problems With Your Aid
• QC's New Student Guide for 2011-2012 (see p 13-15 for aid section)
• Register at an Eligible Status Early and Stay Eligible for Any Awarded Aid
• Follow Admissions, Bursar and Registrar Instructions Carefully

Payments

• Primary Payment Dates for 2011-2012
• Direct Deposit for Your Financial Aid Payments

> ARE YOU ...

• A Permit In / Permit Out / Study Abroad Student?
• A New Transfer Student?
• New or Continuing Student In a Special Program (Honors College, Teacher Academy, SEEK)?
• Enrolled in a Graduate Degree Program?
• A Veteran?
• Not a US Citizen and Not a Permanent Resident?
• Thinking of Living at The Summit?
• Unemployed or In Financial Crisis?
• Considering WINTER Courses?
• Considering SUMMER Courses?
• An Out-of-State Resident? Information about Tuition, New York State Aid, and Portable State Aid

> BE AN EDUCATED CONSUMER

• Take Control!
• About Student Loans
  • Thinking of Student Loans?
  • Your Student Loan History / Default / Repayment Information
  • Smart Borrowing - NEW video from CUNYMedia on YouTube
• Tax Information
  • Tax Information for Students - from the IRS website
  • Tution Tax Credits for Students - NEW video from CUNYMedia on YouTube
• Financial Literacy Workshops and Related Resources
• Important Related Websites
• SupportCUNY.org
• You and Your Money- we are currently updating these pages on our site
• Save Money at Queens College -we are currently updating these pages on our site

> IT'S THE LAW! DID YOU KNOW - THESE AFFECT YOUR AID ELIGIBILITY

• Drug Convictions
• Selective Service Registration Problems
• Previous Student Loan Problems
  • Defaults / Delinquencies - any school
  • Not Completing the Exit Interview When Required