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Information Guides

View, download, and print these information guides on a variety of financial aid topics:

Using CUNYfirst

• Enhanced CUNYfirst Self-Service Guide—Booklet format (pdf)
• Enhanced CUNYfirst Self-Service Guide—Mobile and desktop version (pdf)
• Viewing Your CUNYfirst To-Do List and Verification Process Guide—Mobile version (pdf)
• Viewing Pending Financial Aid and Scheduled Disbursements on CUNYfirst Guide (pdf)

Financial Aid Certification Tracking System (FACTS) for New York State Aid (TAP, APTS, Excelsior)

• Student FACTS Guide for State Financial Aid Eligibility (pdf)

Find Your Financial Aid Advisor

• How to Look Up Your Financial Aid Advisor

Schedule an Appointment With Your Financial Aid Advisor

• How to Schedule an Appointment With Your Financial Aid Advisor (pdf)

New York State TAP Eligibility

• Understanding and Maintaining Your TAP Eligibility (pdf)

How to Apply for NY State TAP Directly through HESC after Filing the FAFSA

• The following guide should only be used by students who missed the link to the TAP application when filing the FAFSA. The first step to completing a TAP application is to first file the FAFSA. 
  TAP Application Direct Access Guide

Information for Transfer Students

• A Financial Aid Guide for Transfer Students (pdf)

Federal Aid for Eligible Non-U.S. Citizens and Secondary Confirmation

• Immigration Status and Secondary Confirmation

Loan Guide For Feirstein Students

• Fall 2022- Spring 2023 Loan Guide for Feirstein School of Cinema, Media Scoring, and Sonic Arts Students (pdf)
• Fall 2021- Spring 2022 Loan Guide for Feirstein School of Cinema, Media Scoring, and Sonic Arts Students (pdf)