20 04, 2017

What is Satisfactory Academic Progress

2017-04-20T11:11:10-04:00

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)Federal regulations (Sections 668.16(e).668.32(f) and 668.34)   require that schools monitor the academic progress of each applicant for federal financial assistance and that the school certify that the applicant is making satisfactory academic [...]

What is Satisfactory Academic Progress2017-04-20T11:11:10-04:00
13 02, 2017

How do I apply for veterans’ benefits?

2017-02-13T19:13:18-05:00

To apply for veterans’ benefits, bring a certified copy (or copy #4) of your DD214 form to the office of the registrar with your acceptance letter. MCNY is approved for the training of veterans by [...]

How do I apply for veterans’ benefits?2017-02-13T19:13:18-05:00
13 02, 2017

What other sources of financial aid should I check out?

2017-02-13T17:57:24-05:00

If you or your parents are employed ask your company or labor union if it has a tuition reimbursement program. Check to see if the church or community organization you or your parents belong to [...]

What other sources of financial aid should I check out?2017-02-13T17:57:24-05:00
13 02, 2017

I got an outside scholarship. Should I report it to the financial aid office?

2017-02-13T17:51:50-05:00

Yes. If you are receiving any kind of financial aid from sources outside of MCNY, you must report the scholarship to the Financial Aid Office. We may adjust your financial aid package to compensate. Nevertheless, [...]

I got an outside scholarship. Should I report it to the financial aid office?2017-02-13T17:51:50-05:00
13 02, 2017

Can I get Pell for repeating a course?

2017-02-13T17:51:24-05:00

Sometimes if a higher minimum grade in a major course is required, you can receive federal aid again for that course. You should remember that repeating a course may limit your ability to meet the [...]

Can I get Pell for repeating a course?2017-02-13T17:51:24-05:00
13 02, 2017

What is a Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)?

2017-02-13T17:51:01-05:00

FSEOGs are awarded to undergraduate students with exceptional financial need, i.e., those with the lowest expected family contribution (EFC) numbers. Federal Pell Grant recipients receive priority for FSEOG awards.

What is a Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)?2017-02-13T17:51:01-05:00
13 02, 2017

How do I apply for a Pell Grant and other types of need-based aid?

2017-02-13T17:50:27-05:00

You should file a FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov and indicate your interest in student employment and student loans by checking the appropriate boxes on the FAFSA. Checking these boxes does not commit you to accepting these [...]

How do I apply for a Pell Grant and other types of need-based aid?2017-02-13T17:50:27-05:00
13 02, 2017

What is a federal Pell Grant?

2017-02-13T17:49:56-05:00

Pell Grants are the foundation of federal student aid, to which aid from other federal and nonfederal sources might be added. Pell Grants are for undergraduate students.

What is a federal Pell Grant?2017-02-13T17:49:56-05:00
13 02, 2017

How much aid can I get?

2017-02-13T17:49:35-05:00

Aid from most programs is awarded based on financial need (except for unsubsidized and PLUS loans). An expected family contribution (EFC) number is used to determine need. The EFC is a measure of your family's [...]

How much aid can I get?2017-02-13T17:49:35-05:00
13 02, 2017

Who gets financial aid?

2017-02-13T17:48:47-05:00

The financial aid administrator at your college can help determine what you're eligible for. There are, however, some basic guidelines for all applicants. They must: Demonstrate financial need; this means that your cost of education [...]

Who gets financial aid?2017-02-13T17:48:47-05:00