Information Guides

Using CUNYfirst

• CUNYfirst Student Financial Aid Guide (PDF)
• Enroll in Direct Deposit

Financial Aid Certification Tracking System (FACTS) for New York State Aid (TAP, APTS, Excelsior)

• Student FACTS Guide for State Financial Aid Eligibility (PDF)

New York State TAP Eligibility

• Understanding and Maintaining Your TAP Eligibility (PDF)

How to Apply for NY State TAP Directly through HESC after Filing the FAFSA

• The TAP Application Direct Access Guide (PDF) should be used only by students who missed the link to the TAP application when filing the FAFSA. The first step to completing a TAP application is to file the FAFSA.

Information for Transfer Students

• A Financial Aid Guide for Transfer Students (PDF)

Federal Aid for Eligible Non-U.S. Citizens and Secondary Confirmation

• Immigration Status and Secondary Confirmation (PDF)

Loan Guide For Graduate Students

• 2023–24 Loan Guide for Graduate Students (PDF)