Transcript Financial Aid Web Lab - New York City College of Technology

NEW YORK CITY
COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
Office of Financial Aid
WELCOME !!
Financial Aid 101
It 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 instructions
Allows you to skip unnecessary questions
Reduces processing time by up to 2 weeks
http://fafsa.ed.gov
City 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 electronically
Allows student to access their federal financial aid
information on-line
Signature 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 ONLINE
Link 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, 2011
Must file a FAFSA EVERY academic year to
qualify for financial aid
List City Tech on your FAFSA; you can list
up to 14 colleges.
CITY tECH IS HERE TO HELP
Financial Aid Web Lab –Room NG-08A
FREE, in person application review services
Bring your and your parent’s 2010 federal and state tax
returns
Bring 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)
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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)
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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 counselor
Speak 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
Visit Us – Room NG-13
Monday, 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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