Important Financial Aid Reminder

The time to file your award year 2021-2022 financial aid applications is approaching. Please file starting October 1, 2020. Do not delay.

The 2021-2022 FAFSA and TAP applications (summer 2021, fall 2021, and spring 2022) will be available starting October 1, 2020. There are three applications:

First, complete the 2021-2022 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) available at: www.fafsa.gov

Second, complete the 2021-2022 New York State Tuition Assistance Program Application (TAP) through the link available on the FAFSA Confirmation Page or at www.hesc.ny.gov

Third, complete the CUNY Supplement Form if you are interested in applying for Aid for Part-time Study (APTS). The CUNY Supplement Form will be available on CUNYfirst (Student Service Center) by March 2021. See website for filing instructions www.citytech.cuny.edu/financial-aid/information-guides.aspx.

Use the IRS Data Retrieval option when you complete your FAFSA to transfer your 2019 income tax information to your FAFSA.

Tax year 2019 (January 1st to December 31st) income information is required, so you do not have to wait for tax year 2020 information.

We will send all communications to your City Tech Email Account. Check your City Tech Email Account regularly for:

Award Letter
Request for information (including verification)
Financial aid status
Notices