welcome !! new york city college of technology office of financial aid
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WELCOME !!
NEW YORK CITYCOLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
Office of Financial Aid
Financial Aid 101It is crucial to know your options
when entering college as a freshman. Deciding to apply for Financial Aid is as important as selecting a college. It can help pay for full tuition and for books, if you qualify.
TWO FINANCIAL AID APPLICATIONS
FAFSA & TAP
applying for financial aid is easier than ever
Web Application Easy to follow instructionsAllows you to skip unnecessary questionsReduces processing time by up to 2 weekshttp://fafsa.ed.govCity Techs federal school code is 002696
Student/Parent Financial Aid PIN NUMBER
Web Site: www.pin.ed.gov Student and parent (dependent students)
can sign electronicallyAllows student to access their federal financial aid
information on-lineSignature Page must be printed, signed by student
and parent and then mailed to the Federal Processor if student/parent does not use a Federal PIN to sign
NYS TAP ONLINELink to TAP is available on FAFSA submission page.
Click there to access TAP application.
www.tapweb.org
General TAP/APTS/PTAP information: www.hesc.org
Income/New York State 2010 Tax return needed to file
City Tech’s TAP school code is: 1405
When to Apply
For the 2011-2012 academic year, the FAFSA may be filed beginning January 1, 2011
City Tech’s priority deadline is April 30, 2011Must file a FAFSA EVERY academic year to
qualify for financial aidList City Tech on your FAFSA; you can list
up to 14 colleges.
CITY tECH IS HERE TO HELP
Financial Aid Web Lab –Room NG-08AFREE, in person application review servicesBring your and your parent’s 2010 federal and state tax
returnsBring any information regarding untaxed income −
child support, untaxed pensions, workers compensation and any other untaxed income
Call the Financial Aid Office for Web Lab hours
1-718-260-5700 or 1-718-260-5705 (web-lab)
TYPES OF FINANCIAL AID
Grants (DO NOT HAVE TO BE REPAID) Federal PELL Grant Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) Aid for Part-time Study Program (APTS) Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity
Grant
Employment Opportunities Federal Work Study
Loans (MUST BE REPAID) Federal Direct Subsidized Loan Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan Federal Direct Plus Loan Federal Perkins Loan
TYPES OF FINANCIAL AID
Scholarships (DO NOT HAVE TO BE REPAID)
Visit the Scholarship Office located in room NG-09, contact Olliver Davis
Visit www.fastweb.com for information on outside scholarships you can apply for
Speak to your high school college counselorSpeak to your employer
Many companies have scholarships available for employees and children of employees
Remember, “Never Give Money to Get Money”You should never have to pay money to receive a scholarship…
Beware of scams!
TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL SCHOOL YEAR
File as early as possible every academic year and follow up
Always speak to a Financial Aid Counselor before dropping or withdrawing from a class
Be aware of the College’s Academic Progress guidelines for financial aid
TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL SCHOOL YEAR
Be aware of the different guidelines for each type of financial aid you receive
Read all correspondence from City Tech that comes in the mail or through email
Make sure all paperwork that is requested by the Financial Aid Office is signed by you and a parent
CONTACT US USVisit Us – Room NG-13Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays 9:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.Fridays 9:30 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.* Hours change for summer, inter-session and holidays*
Email Us- [email protected]
Call Us – 718-260-5700
HAVE A GREAT SUMMER.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN
THE FALL!
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