For most CUNY students, attending college would be impossible without financial aid. But this year, the chaotic rollout of the new Free Application for
Federal Student Aid form threatens to derail the educational journeys of many current and prospective CUNY students.
The new streamlined application was meant to be easier to complete when it launched in December – after a long-needed overhaul that sought to be especially beneficial for students from low-income families who depend on financial aid the most. That includes the 70% of CUNY students whose federal Pell grants and state Tuition Assistance Program aid allows them to pursue a degree tuition-free.
To advance CUNY’s FAFSA-completion efforts, we are working closely with Governor Hochul, who designated April as Financial Aid Awareness Month and announced athat includes sending letters with resources and tips to high school seniors throughout the state. Governor Hochul understands the consequences of the FAFSA delay for CUNY and its students, and we are thankful for her support.
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