Queens College, CUNY - Financial Aid Services


Fall and Spring Public Hours Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 4: 30 pm and evening hours when regular classes are in session Tuesday and Wednesday 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm * Our Hours Change in the Summer *

Many of our students need some sort of financial aid to help pay the costs of attending college or graduate school.In determining what you will need during your attendance at Queens College, keep in mind that our tuition is significantly lower than most other institutions. Financial Aid at Queens College can help pay more than just your tuition and fees bills.You will, of course, have many additional expenses related to your education, such as books and supplies, transportation, lunch, room and board at home, or housing and food on your own.

The Financial Aid Office at Queens College helps eligible students receive Federal and New York State Financial Aid, in the form of grants, loans, and part-time work.Aid is awarded for one academic year based on information on your annual FAFSA and TAP applications, which determine financial need, using standard formulas and standard expense budgets.

Our major aid programs are listed below.More information about the programs and eligibility requirements appears below in the section on common eligibility criteria, and additional information is included in our web page of program descriptions.

Aid for Students in Undergraduate Degree Programs
Grants: TAP, APTS, Pell, SEOG, SEEK Book Money, Peter Vallone / NY City Council Merit Scholarship
Work: Federal Work-Study
Loans: Perkins Loan, Direct Loan (Subsidized), Direct Loan (Unsubsidized)

Aid for Students in Graduate Degree Programs
Grants: TAP
Work: Federal Work-Study
Loans: Perkins Loan, Direct Loan (Subsidized), Direct Loan (Unsubsidized)

IMPORTANT: Some programs awarded based on academic merit require students to file every year for need-based aid (via the FAFSA and / or the TAP application) in order to receive payment of the award. Among the programs that require filing of aid applications annually are: Honors College funding, Vallone Scholarships (New York City Council Merit Scholarships), and a variety of New York State Merit Scholarships. Follow all instructions related to your awards very carefully.

We hope this website will help you understand how the aid programs work and how to explore your options.We want you to receive aid you need and are eligible to receive, in a timely fashion and without problems, so that you can plan your finances and focus on the many exciting opportunities available to you at Queens College.

Below are estimated costs of attendance for the 9-month Fall and Spring semester period. To determine whether or not you need some sort of assistance to help you with your educational expenses, you might look at ALL of your expenses as well as your financial resources. The following estimates might be useful to you as you begin to think about what your total expenses might be.

Be sure to see the QC class schedule each semester for detailed information on the various tuition and fee charges. Note that out-of-state, part-time, and Graduate students have different tuition/ fees charges.

-Sample- Expenses - 9 month / Fall and Spring Semesters only
Living With Parents - Full-time, Undergraduate, NYS Resident


Tuition and Fees	$ 4,000.00 207.00 150.00
Books and Supplies	798.00
Transportation	714.00
Personal (including lunch)	2,672.00
Room and Board at Home	1,500.00
TOTAL	$10,041.00

-Sample- Expenses - 9 month / Fall and Spring Semesters only
*Living Away* from Parents - Full-time, Undergraduate, NYS Resident


Tuition and Fees	$ 4,000.00 207.00 150.00
Books and Supplies	798.00
Transportation	714.00
Food (including lunch)	2,348.00
Housing (Rent / Util)	4,448.00
Personal	3,378.00
TOTAL	$16,043.00

Some of the common eligibility requirements for Federal and NY State grants, loans, and work are listed below. More information is included in the program description.

Students must list a CUNY School on the FAFSA application, and QC on the TAP application, and resolve all application problems: If you did not list any CUNY school on your application, we will not be able to evaluate you for aid or pay you here.Either adjust your college code yourself with the processor or bring your SAR to the Financial Aid Office and we will make the change for you.You must also resolve any problems related to your application and submit any required / requested documentation.COMING SOON: You will soon be able to check basic information about your 2004-2005 application and award status on-line. We will be announcing details soon!

Financial Need and General Requirements: All of our aid is awarded based on financial need.The student must also meet other requirements related to selective service registration, immigration / citizenship status, and not be in default on a student loan.

Funding: There is limited funding for SEOG grants, Perkins Loans, and Work-Study. Early filers have the best chance.

Change in Status:
-->-->-->Variations in your program can affect your eligibility for financial aid.Going on Study Abroad, taking classes at another school, various changes to your enrollment status, or withdrawal from classes can change the amount of the award, make you ineligible for a current or future award, or cause you to have to repay some of the money already received.<-- <-- <-- Contact a Financial Aid Counselor before you take these actions; we want you to be aware of any implications and possible changes to your aid eligibility.In some cases there may be things you must do to assure your eligibility.

Mid-Year Transfers to Queens College: Ask in the Financial Aid Office for special instructions related to receiving your financial aid at Queens College.Special issues include but are not limited to: FAFSA and TAP college code changes; dropping courses at other school; canceling aid at other school; which programs transfer and which will not; how to assure that transferable aid transfers; understanding the registration, billing and aid processes at QC. Many of these are described on this site on our transfer information page.

Students Currently Receiving Aid Who Are Applying to Graduate Schools: The cost of applying to many graduate schools can become overwhelming. Check each school's application materials (as well as each application service's materials) to see if they offer an application fee waiver process for their application fee. If they do, they may ask for information from your undergraduate financial aid office documenting your current financial aid status. If this is the case, bring the school's request for information to the QC Financial Aid Office. Follow the other school's information to the letter, or they may not accept your admissions application because it will be incomplete.

Note: Students in a Ph.D. program at the Graduate Center should file for aid through the Graduate Center. Students at CUNY Law School at Queens College should file for aid through the Law School. Students on permit to / visiting Queens College should file for aid through their home school; more information for permit /visiting students is on this site.