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  • There are more than 1,000 scholarships, awards, and special program opportunities offered throughout the CUNY system.
  • Each college has a complete listing of all the scholarships and financial awards it offers.
  • Full-time and part-time students are eligible for financial assistance.
  • Scholarships do not have to be repaid.
  • Information about these programs can found in the college catalog, website or at the financial aid office or admissions office on any CUNY campus

CUNY CAP - The City University Counseling Assistantship Program

Students with a bachelor's degree from a CUNY college, and who are enrolled or will be enrolled in a CUNY graduate program are eligible. Students work from 15-20 hours weekly during the fall and spring semesters, mostly during daytime hours at a CUNY college. Students are eligible for a tuition waiver of up to 6 graduate credits per semester.

For more information: contact the CUNYCAP Office: (212) 290-5709

CUSTA - City University Student Tuition Assistance

CUSTA is a New York State funded campus-based tuition assistance grant. CUSTA funds are limited and are awarded to students on a "first come, first served" basis.

For more information: contact a CUNY financial aid office

ING Direct Kids Foundation Funds Scholarships For Children of 9/11 Families

The ING Direct Kids Foundation established a 9/11 Scholarship Fund to help CUNY part-time undergraduate students whose parent(s) died or were severely injured in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack. To apply forthis scholarship, you do not need to be a resident of New York or a citizen or permanent resident of the United States.

For more information visit: http://www1.cuny.edu

Or contact:
Bill Mack at bmack@uapc.cuny.edu
 CUNY Office Of Student Financial Assistance
 1114 Avenue Of The Americas, 15th Floor
 New York, NY 10036

Peter F. Vallone Academic Scholarship Program

The Peter F. Vallone Academic Scholarship Program is available to full-time students who enroll in a CUNY college no later than 2 semesters after graduating from a New York City high school, public or private.

For more information: contact a CUNY financial aid office

SEEK and College Discovery

Search for Education, Elevation, and Knowledge (SEEK) and College Discovery are the 2 higher education opportunity programs at The City University of New York (CUNY).

  • SEEK is a program available at CUNY’s senior (4-year) colleges.
  • College Discovery is a program available at CUNY’s community (2-year) colleges.

For more information: contact a CUNY financial aid office

For complete information please visit CUNY's Essential Guide to Financial Aid:

http://www1.cuny.edu/portal_ur/content/collegecosts/index.html

Or call: 1-800-CUNY-YES (1-800-286-9937)

 

Other financing options:

Academic Management Services

CUNY takes part in a payment program with Academic Management Service (AMS). This private company has a program that helps families budget payments for tuition each year. Details about this program may be found at www.tuitionpay.com or at any CUNY financial aid office.