Financial Aid
The Office of Financial Aid’s core mission is to ensure that all eligible students enrolled at Medgar Evers College apply and benefit from both Federal and State Financial assistance (including grants, loans, and work-study programs) for education beyond high school.
How to Reach Us
With all correspondences, please include your 8-digit CUNY ID number
Email: finaid@mec.cuny.edu
Phone: (718) 270-6141
You can now verify your FAFSA documents electronically!
Students can view their financial aid status by logging into their CUNYfirst account and following the CUNYfirst View Financial Aid Status instructions.
Important Dates, Announcements and Tools
All student must be enrolled in their classes by February 1, 2025 by 11:59 p.m. for those courses to be eligible for financial aid.
To remain eligible for State aid which includes TAP and Excelsior you must have taken and pass the ATB exam by February 14, 2025 if you hold a foreign High School Diploma.
To remain eligible for State Aid which includes TAP and Excelsior you must declare their Major/Minor by February 14, 2025.
Available Now
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2024-2025 Academic Year (Summer 2024, Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 ) is available. Please note some funds are limited, so it’s a good idea to apply as soon as possible. You will need income tax information to complete the FAFSA.
The Excelsior Scholarship application for the Spring is now available. New applicants can apply using the following link: Excelsior Scholarship Application. The application deadline is February 2, 2025.
The Dream.US National Scholarship for Dreamers
Campus Logic Student Forms
The Office of Financial Aid is now using a new online platform called Student Forms for students to securely submit all 2024-2025 Verification and most other FAFSA related documentation. Student Forms provides a single secure portal for all FAFSA related document submission making submission faster and easier.
Student Forms is accessible using your CUNYfirst login username and password. Learn more about Student Forms with the CUNY Student Forms FAQ.
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