Financial Aid

Collect your income tax returns, Social Security number, W-2 form(s), and other records of income and assets. If you are under 24 years old, you will likely need your parents' information as well. You could estimate your tax information if you did not complete your tax return and correct the information later. It is helpful to fill out the 'FAFSA on the Web' Worksheet first. You can get the worksheet at www.fafsa.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I complete the 'FAFSA on the Web' Worksheet?

This worksheet is set up to follow the order of questions that are on the online version of the FAFSA.  The worksheet helps you to prepare, prior to filling out the FAFSA on the Web. You will find out what information you will need and what questions will be asked. 

How soon after January 1st should I complete the FAFSA? Is it better to wait until your income tax forms have been completed?

At CUNY, the first financial aid awards are sent in early April so it is recommended that you try to file your taxes early and file your FAFSA after you complete your taxes. It is better to file your taxes early, it is ok to use estimates of your income, as long they are not very far off from the actual values. You will have an opportunity to correct it later.