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)
Find Your Financial Aid Advisor
Schedule an Appointment With Your Financial Aid Advisor
New York State TAP Eligibility
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