As the semester winds down, it’s a great time to check your financial aid and current tuition balance to make sure everything is in place for the upcoming term. Here are a few important reminders and deadlines to help you stay on track:
Review Your Tuition Balance:
Log in to CUNYfirst and click on “Student Center” > “Financial Account” to review your current tuition balance.
An unpaid balance will result in a “Bursar Hold”, which will prevent you from registering for next semester—so it’s important to take action now.
Make Sure Your Financial Aid is Complete:
If you expect financial aid to cover your balance, be sure to:
- Submit the 2024–2025 FAFSA (Deadline: June 30, 2025)
studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa - Submit the 2024–2025 TAP Application (Deadline: June 30, 2025)
www.tap.hesc.ny.gov/totw
If you are not eligible for FAFSA, you may apply for TAP via the NYS DREAM Act - Check and Complete All Financial Aid Tasks
Log into CUNYfirst and click on “Student Center” > “Tasks” to check your “To Do” list. Be sure to complete any outstanding Financial Aid Tasks. - Complete TAP Requirements
Log into your 2024-2025 TAP application at: webapps.hesc.ny.gov/hescpub/main to confirm all requirements are submitted. Need to fix errors or upload documents? Watch HESC’s step-by-step video tutorial guide.
Explore Additional Aid Options:
- Federal Student Loans:
If you’re interested in borrowing student loans, submit your request before the Spring 2025 application deadline: May 9, 2025. - Income Adjustment Appeal:
Have you (or your family) experienced a recent loss of income or financial hardship? You may qualify for an Income Adjustment, which allows the Office of Financial Aid to review and potentially update your FAFSA based on your current financial situation. Click on Income Adjustment Appeal to learn more. Deadline: May 1, 2025.
Need help?
- CUNY FAST (Financial Aid Support Team)
Get 1-1 virtual or in-person assistance with the FAFSA, TAP, NYS DREAM Act applications: www.cuny.edu/financial-aid/applying-for-financial-aid/cuny-fast - Office of Bursar
Questions about tuition, fees, payments, or payment plans?
Room S-330 | 212-220-1300 | bursar@bmcc.cuny.edu - General Financial Aid Questions
Contact the Office of Financial Aid at the Panther Station - ASAP Financial Aid Advisement (By Appointment Only)
Schedule a one-on-one appointment with an ASAP Financial Aid Advisor:
Book through Navigate - Email the ASAP Financial Aid Team
ASAPfinaid@bmcc.cuny.edu (Include your full name and student ID number)
Taking these steps now can help avoid delays and ensure a smooth start to your next semester. Let us know how we can support you!
