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.

How to Reach Us

With all correspondences, please include your 8-digit CUNY ID number

Email:  finaid@mec.cuny.edu

Appointment: https://calendly.com/finaidmec/faappointment
Phone: (718) 270-6141

NEW! CUNY Student Forms

You can now verify your FAFSA documents electronically!

Students can view their financial aid status by logging into their CUNYfirst account and following the CUNYfirst View Financial Aid Status instructions.

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.

The 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 days. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

The Office of Financial Aid is now accepting a limited number of on-campus appointments.  To be seen on-campus you must be submitting documents for:  V4, citizenship, selective service, unusual enrollment, other financial documents.  Please use the link https://calendly.com/finaidmec/faappointment to request an appointment, a counselor will confirm once your case is reviewed.

NEW! CUNY Student Forms

You can now verify your FAFSA documents electronically!

Students can view their financial aid status by logging into their CUNYfirst account and following the CUNYfirst View Financial Aid Status instructions.

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.

IMPORTANT DATES, ANNOUNCEMENTS & TOOLS

Students would need to register for Spring 2023 classes by January 31, 2023. Your financial aid is based on you being enrolled in classes for Spring 2023 on January 31, 2023, classes added after January 31, 2023 will not be eligible for Pell or State aid.

DEADLINE: February 14, 2023
Ability to Benefit (ATB) test for Spring 2023 TAP Certification. To qualify for TAP in Spring 2023, schedule a test appointment today. Time is limited.
For more information, please see the Ability to Benefit announcement.

Available Now 

The Excelsior Scholarship application for the Spring 2023 is now available. New applicants can apply using the following link: Excelsior Scholarship Application.  The application deadline is February 9, 2023.

Scholarship

Belle Zeller Scholarship Trust Fund General Information and Instructions for Undergraduate Scholarship Application is now available. The application deadline is March 3, 2023.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for this 2022 – 2023 Academic Year which covers Summer 2022, Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 is available.  You will need 2020 income tax information to complete the FAFSA.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the next 2023 – 2024 Academic Year (Summer 2023, Fall 2023 and Spring 2024) is also now available. Please note some funds are limited, so it’s a good idea to apply as soon as possible. You will need 2021 income tax information to complete the FAFSA.

The Dream.US 2023 -2024 National Scholarship for Dreamers

Campus Logic Student Forms 

The Office of Financial Aid is now using a new online platform called Student Forms for students to securely submit all 2022-2023 Verification and most other FAFSA related documentation. Student Forms provides a single secure portal for all FAFSA related document submission making submission faster and easier.

Student Forms is accessible using your CUNYfirst login username and password. Learn more about Student Forms with the CUNY Student Forms FAQ.

Cost for Undergraduates

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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

February 4, 2021 at 11:59 p.m.
Last day to add a class for Spring 2021 for financial aid consideration.

February 18, 2021 at 11:59 p.m.
Last day to declare a major and minor for New York State aid for Spring 2021.

May 3, 2021
The Verification documents for 2021 – 2022 will be accepted starting Monday, May 3, 2021.
Please Do Not submit verification documents before this date.

Available Now
The Excelsior Scholarship application for the Spring 2021 is now available. New applicants can apply using the following link: Excelsior Scholarship Application. The application deadline is February 11, 2021.

Available Now
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2021 - 2022 Academic Year is now available. You will need 2019 income tax information to complete the FAFSA. CLICK HERE

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

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