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We’re here to guide you through every step—from applying for aid and understanding your options to managing scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study. Whether you’re just starting out or need support along the way, we’ll help you make the most of the resources available to fund your education.
Use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form to apply for financial aid for college, career school, or graduate school.
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of our students receive financial assistance
of our students take out federal student loans
of our first-year students receive state financial aid
FAFSA
Filing the FAFSA application is your first step in determining your financial aid eligibility.
Once you file your FAFSA on studentaid.gov, you’ll receive a link to the New York State Tuition Assistance Program, or TAP, which offers grants to eligible New York State residents.
Allow up to seven days for us to receive your FAFSA application.
FAFSA School Code: 002687
Apply for Federal Student Aid
TAP
The easiest way to file your TAP application is through the FAFSA. Once you file the FAFSA, you will receive a link to the TAP application. Make sure you follow the prompts to successfully file the TAP application.
According to the New York State Dream Act, some students may qualify to file only a TAP application.
TAP School Code: 1410
Apply for TAP
Get Help
The CUNY Net Price Calculator will help you determine your estimated costs, aid, and net payment while attending Brooklyn College. Review the cost of attendance to understand the total cost of attending Brooklyn College.
Net Price Calculator Cost of Attendance
You may need to submit documents to finalize your aid. Log in to CUNYfirst to see if you have to submit documents.
Note: Cybersecurity rules generally prohibit us from accepting sensitive financial aid documents by email. You can upload documents using the online Student Forms or the Dynamic Forms platforms.
Forms
Payment plans are available to assist with tuition and fees that are not covered by financial aid.
Payment Options
Scholarships are available to assist with tuition expenses.
Scholarships Office
Check the status of your financial aid package at CUNYfirst.
Additional Resources
CUNYfirst Student Financial Aid Guide Financial Aid Forms Check TAP Couse Applicability—FACTS Guide Disbursements and Refunds Withdrawing and Financial Aid
Last day for an FWS student in 8-week Session II to work in an FWS position for the Fall term.
Last day for a 15-week semester (regular fall) student to work in an FWS position for the Fall term.
FWS Supervisors can request approval through Dynamic Forms for current fall FWS employees, who are enrolled in spring, to resume work in winter.
Note to parents or persons assisting students: To comply with federal education laws, financial aid staff are prohibited from disclosing information to you about the student unless you accompany the student and he or she consents to the disclosure during the interaction. Alternatively, the student may file a FERPA release form with the Office of the Registrar, giving written authorization to disclose such information to you in the student’s absence.
Agencies or entities with inquiries should contact the Financial Aid Office via email.
Check for your personal financial aid information on CUNYfirst.
Our Tier 1 general service representatives can help you by phone, virtually, or in-person for general inquiries and urgent questions.
Call 718.951.5234 to get answers by phone to your general financial aid, scholarship, tuition/fee balance or refund inquiries. Staff are available during normal business hours.
The virtual Student Financial Services office is a first stop option to answer your general questions about financial aid, scholarships, and tuition /fee balance or refund
The Enrollment Services Center (ESC) is another first stop for in-person questions about your financial aid, scholarships, and account balances or refunds.
Please make an appointment with a Tier 2 advisement professional for planning and more complex situations.
Schedule an Appointment
Make an appointment if you need help with:
The Office of Financial Aid can answer general inquiries such as financial aid status by email.
Response time is one to five business days, depending on the time of year.
Complex questions may require you to make an appointment with a financial aid adviser.
Students with an urgent matter should contact us by phone, online, or in person, as detailed above under General or Urgent Questions.
Phone: 718.951.5234
Zoom: Virtual Financial Aid Office for Students
In person: Lobby, West Quad Center
Navigate: If you are looking for assistance with financial aid planning or loan advice, or if your financial situation has changed, sign into EAB Navigate to set up an appointment with an adviser.
