Apply for Financial Aid

Metropolitan College of New York (MCNY) operates on a rolling admissions basis.

Applicants may apply to begin their college career in the Summer, Fall, or Spring semesters, and need to apply as early as possible and no later than one week before classes begin. Review the academic calendar to learn the start dates of each semester. Additionally, there are certain deadlines (see timeline below) for students who want to apply for scholarships and financial aid. The FAFSA should be submitted as early as possible but no later than one month before the semester begins.

Completed admissions applications are reviewed and decisioned daily. Decisions are emailed to applicants within one to three weeks upon receipt of the completed application. Go to the admissions application checklist for Undergraduate or Graduate to learn what documents are required to complete your undergraduate or graduate application.

Admissions and Financial Aid Applications Timeline

  • October 1: Summer, Fall, Spring
    The FAFSA form becomes available online for submission. This is the earliest you may apply for your financial aid. Students applying for Summer 2024, Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 will use the FAFSA dated academic year 24-25; Applicants applying for Summer 2025, Fall 2025 or Spring 2026 will use the FAFSA dated academic year 25-26.
  • February 1: Summer
  • June 1: Fall
  • October 1: Spring
    All students preferred application deadline for Summer, Fall, and Spring semesters.
  • March 15: Summer
  • June 15: Fall
  • November 15: Spring
    All students who want to be considered for academic merit scholarships for the Summer, Fall, or Spring semester must have submitted an admissions and financial aid application by the respective dates. Please note, some named academic merit scholarships have different deadlines which are indicated on the scholarship application form.