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Office of the Financial Aid

The Office of Financial Aid's core mission is to ensure that all eligible students enrolled at Medgar Evers College apply and benefit from both Federal and State Financial assistance (including grants, loans, and work-study programs) for education beyond high school.

Office of Financial Aid is currently working remotely, but we are still here to assist you. If you have any inquiries regarding your financial aid please email us at finaid@mec.cuny.edu. Please include your 8-digit CUNY ID number; Due to high volume, we will do our best to answer all inquiries within 4 to 5 business day. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

Announcements & Updates

STUDENTS: upload your secure documents using the following instructional link: CUNYfirst Document Upload Tutorial or instruction to Uploading a Student Document through CUNYfirst

The Excelsior Scholarship application for the Fall 2020 is now available. New applicants can apply using the following link: Excelsior Scholarship Application. The application deadline is August 31, 2020.

CARES Act Student Emergency Grant Program
If you have questions regarding the CARES Act Student Emergency Grant Program, please refer to the CARES Act FAQ. CLICK HERE

Available Now
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2020 - 2021 Academic Year is now available. You will need 2018 income tax information to complete the FAFSA. CLICK HERE

Starting April 6, 2020
The Office of Financial Aid will begin collecting all documents, including those for Verification, for the 2020 - 2021 academic year.

Ending May 8, 2020
This is the last day to apply for a Spring 2020 Direct Loan.