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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.
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.
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
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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 HEREAvailable 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.DEADLINE May 7, 2021
Last day to apply for a Spring 2021 Direct Loan
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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
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