Financial Aid Services
While all staff in the Financial Aid Office are available to assist students, the SEEK Program has a dedicated liaison in the Financial Aid Office, who is chiefly responsible for economic eligibility screening of students identified as potentially eligible for the Program, and for packaging such students with their eligible awards. This liaison also provides one-on-one financial counseling sessions, and presentations aimed at promoting financial literacy and advice on financial aid-related matters.
Contact: Mr. Frantz Lespinasse – flespinasse@mec.cuny.edu
Financial Aid and Grants
Eligible SEEK students can receive up to ten semesters of New York State TAP (Tuition Assistance Program) financial Aid disbursements. (Non-SEEK students receive a maximum of 8 semesters of aid disbursements). This means ONLY SEEK Program students are eligible for an additional year of aid to complete their undergraduate degrees (Bachelors or Associates).
Eligible SEEK students receive Federal Pell (FAFSA) grants to assist with academic expenses (i.e. Tuition).
SEEK students receive modest stipends each semester to assist with personal expenses such as transportation, meals, or technology purchases.