Financial Aid Resources and Forms
CUNY uses a platform called Student Forms for students to securely submit all FAFSA Verification and Eligibility documentation as well as special circumstance and unusual circumstance appeals.
You can log in to CUNYfirst to access Student Forms.
NextGen Dynamic Forms
The Office of Financial Aid also uses Dynamic Forms for the secure submission of loan requests, federal Work-Study forms, non-FAFSA–related document submission, and certain types of appeals. To complete a specific form, click the link for that form found below (Dynamic Forms are identified with the letters “DF” after the form name in the forms listed below.). You must log in using your BC WebCentral username and password to access the form to view your pending forms and form submission history.
Forms
Federal Pell Grants
- Student Federal Pell Grant Estimator (for 2024-2025 and beyond. Requires BC WebCentral login)
- 2023–24 Federal Pell Grant Award Chart (PDF)
- 2022–23 Federal Pell Grant Award Chart (PDF)
- 2021–22 Federal Pell Grant Award Chart (PDF)
- 2020–21 Federal Pell Grant Award Chart (PDF)
TAP Waiver Application
Satisfactory Academic Progress
Verification
- FAFSA Verification and Eligibility documentation is submitted through Student Forms.
- Learn how to determine if you need to submit documents in Student Forms.
Special or Unusual Circumstances, Homeless Youth, Parent FAFSA Refusal Appointment Request
If you have a special circumstance (change in income or expenses), an unusual circumstance (dependency appeal), an unaccompanied homeless youth determination, or a parent FAFSA refusal, you must complete and submit the corresponding form to provide additional information and schedule an appointment with a financial aid adviser. You may need to submit additional documentation in Student Forms after your appointment. Unusual circumstance appeal determinations must be completed within 60 days of your enrollment or your submission. You must submit all appeals by the deadline indicated on the form.
- 2024–25 Unusual Circumstance/Homeless Youth/Parent FAFSA Refusal Appointment Request (Requires login to BC WebCentral)
- Income or Expense Adjustment—2024–25 Special Circumstance Appointment Request (Requires login to BC WebCentral)
Non-FAFSA Document Upload Form
To upload your non-FAFSA–related documents such as consortium agreements, Authorization to Release Information, and student Social Security cards, use the Financial Aid Non-FAFSA Related Document Upload (DF).
First Degree Confirmation Form
- The 2024-2025 First Degree Confirmation Form is available in Student Forms. See the instructions in the Verification section above.
- 2023–24 First Degree Confirmation (DF)
Federal Direct Loans
You must be registered for at least six credits to request a direct loan.
Federal Direct Loans 2024–25 (summer 2024, fall 2024, spring 2025)
- Initial Federal Direct Loan Application (Requires login on BC Web Central)
- Federal Direct Loan Status Change (Increase/Reduce/Cancel) Form (Requires login on BC Web Central)
- Graduate PLUS Loan Application (Requires login on BC Web Central)
- Parent PLUS Loan Application (Requires login on BC Web Central)
Online Loan Counseling, Repayment, and Loan History
- Complete Direct Loan Entrance Counseling
- Sign a Master Promissory Note
- Complete Student Loan Exit Counseling
- Appeal a PLUS Credit Decision or Obtain an Endorser
- Complete PLUS Credit Counseling
- Complete TEACH Grant Counseling and Agreement to Serve
- Managing Direct Loan Repayment, Deferments, and Forbearance
- View Your Direct Loan Borrowing History
Federal Work-Study (FWS)
FWS Program Information for Students
- Federal Work-Study Student Process Guide
- Federal Work-Study FAQ
FWS Placement Forms
- Federal Work-Study Appeal Request (DF)
- Form I-9 (PDF)
- Form W-4 (PDF)
- Form IT-2104 (PDF)
- Notice and Acknowledgment of Pay Rate and Payday Under Section 195.1 of the New York State Labor Law—Notice for Hourly Rate Employees (PDF)
- FWS Fact Sheet and Placement Form (DF)
- FWS I-9 Document and New York State Acknowledgment Upload Form (DF)
FWS JobX and TimesheetX Systems
FWS Payroll Schedule
Information and Forms for FWS Supervisors
- FWS Program Supervisors Announcements
- How to Access the FWS Program Orientation On-Campus Supervisors (Blackboard Course)
- FWS Program Orientation for Off-Campus Supervisors (PDF)
- Responsibilities of Federal Work-Study (FWS) Supervisors Form (DF)
New York City Public Services Corps
Off-Campus Positions With Affiliated New York City Agencies
- Public Service Corps (PSC) Flyer (PDF)
- Public Service Corps (PSC) Fact Sheet (PDF)
- Public Service Corps (PSC) Brochure (PDF)
- New York City Public Services Corps Work-Study Internship Application (PDF)
Alternative Loans
- 2024–25 Alternative Loan Release Form (DF)
- 2023–24 Alternative Loan Release Form (DF)
- 2022–23 Alternative Loan Release Form (DF)
Study Abroad
- Consortium Agreement (PDF)—Not needed if you are participating in a CUNY study-abroad program.
Releasing Financial Aid Records