Financial Aid and Scholarships
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.
77%
of our students receive financial assistance
only 7%
of our students take out federal student loans
84%
of our first-year students receive state financial aid
2026–27 FAFSA Now Open
Use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form to apply for financial aid for college, career school, or graduate school.
Financial Aid Resources
The Financial Aid Process, Step by Step
1. File Your FAFSA and TAP Applications
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
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
Get Help Filing FAFSA and TAP
2. Use the Net Price Calculator to Estimate Your Costs
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.
3. Check CUNYfirst TO Finalize Your Aid
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.
4. Review Payment Information
Payment plans are available to assist with tuition and fees that are not covered by financial aid.
5. Apply for Scholarships
Scholarships are available to assist with tuition expenses.
6. After You Apply
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
Important Deadlines
Contact Financial Aid
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.
Start Here
Check for your personal financial aid information on CUNYfirst.
General OR Urgent Questions
Our Tier 1 general service representatives can help you by phone, virtually, or in-person for general inquiries and urgent questions.
Phone
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.
Online
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
In Person
The Enrollment Services Center (ESC) is another first stop for in-person questions about your financial aid, scholarships, and account balances or refunds.
Complex Questions
Please make an appointment with a Tier 2 advisement professional for planning and more complex situations.
Make an appointment if you need help with:
- Planning financial aid for each year and academic level, including graduate and doctoral financial aid.
- Special or unusual circumstances for federal aid
- Completing a TAP progress and pursuit waiver
- Questions about the effect of withdrawing from courses on their financial aid eligibility
- Not meeting Federal Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) and need additional assistance with the appeal process.
Non-Urgent Questions
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.
Contact Us
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.
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.