Financial Aid

Photo - A student fills out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid on a desktop computer.

A college degree maximizes your chances of being successful, but knowing how to invest in your education can be challenging. Use the information below to help you get started and learn more about your financial aid options.

CUNYfirst Financial Aid Guide

Learn how to access, view, and manage your financial aid on CUNYfirst.

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Financial Aid Virtual Front Desk

Meet one-on-one with a Financial Aid representative virtually on Mondays from 5–6:30pm.

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2025-26 FAFSA Now Available

The new 2025-26 FAFSA is now available. File your FAFSA early to plan your financial future.

Learn More and Apply
2025-26 Student Loans

Student Loans application for 2025-2026 academic year are available. Applications are processed in the order in which they are received. Please note loan processing takes 20 business days to complete.

Learn More About Student Loans

Important Deadlines

2025-26 Financial Aid Deadlines

The following is a list of financial aid related deadlines for the 2025-26 academic year.

*Spring semester only

Application Type Deadline Notes
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Appeal February 13, 2026*  
Professional Judgement Request May 1, 2026*  Incomplete requests will not be considered for review.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) May 8, 2026*  The 2025-2026 FAFSA may be completed with your 2023 tax information.
Student Loan Application April 20, 2026*  Loan options may include federal loans and private loans.
Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) Application June 30, 2026 * TAP is an income-based grant for eligible New York State residents.
Excelsior Scholarship Appeal December 31, 2026*  Incomplete appeals will not be considered for review. Additional documentation must be submitted within two weeks after notification of an incomplete appeal.
Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) Appeal February 13, 2026*  TAP is an income-based grant for eligible New York State residents.

 

Workshops & Events

The Office of Financial Aid is currently offering FAFSA filing workshops and Financial Aid Wellness Orientation Sessions for all Hunter students.

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Financial Aid Verification

For the 2024-2025 academic year, you may now complete your financial aid verification process completely online using CUNY Student Forms.

Learn More About Verification

Financial Aid Calculators

The following tools may be used to estimate financial aid and compare college costs: the CUNY Financial Aid Estimator shows potential aid for CUNY, the Federal Student Aid Estimator calculates federal aid eligibility, and the HESC TAP Calculator estimates NYS TAP awards for full-time study.

CUNY Financial Aid Estimator

Estimate potential financial aid for CUNY using your FAFSA SAI, helping you compare costs and plan for college.
Federal Student Aid Estimator

Calculate federal aid eligibility based on your FAFSA SAI, providing an overview of grants and loans for college.
New York State TAP Award Estimator

Estimate New York State TAP funding for full-time study, helping NY residents plan state aid for college costs.

Frequently Asked Questions

For general questions about financial aid, FAFSA, TAP, loans, and/or summer funding, please review the Financial Aid FAQ.

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Create a Support Ticket

Student Support Portal

Have a question about your financial aid? Create a support ticket through our Student Support Portal. Your inquiry will be automatically directed to the appropriate staff so that we can resolve your issue as quickly as possible.

NetID username and password required. If you do not have a Hunter NetID, please contact us directly.

Create a Support Ticket