Types of Aid

Financial Aid comes from a variety of sources. These include:

• Queensborough
• CUNY
• The Federal Government
• New York State
• Outside organizations

To be eligible for any federal/state program students must meet the following eligibility requirements:

1. United States citizen or eligible non-citizen
2. Matriculated (i.e. pursuing a degree or certificate)
3. Making Satisfactory Academic Progress as defined by Queensborough

Academic Requirements for Federal Aid	Academic Requirements for State Aid

Federal Programs

• Federal Pell Grant Program
• Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
• The Federal Work-Study Program (Employment)
• Federal Loans (Perkins, Direct Stafford Loans, and PLUS (parent loans))

State Programs

• Tuition Assistance Program
• Aid for Part-time Students

Scholarships

Grants

Grants are funds awarded to students that do not have to be repaid.  Besides the federal government offering grants, New York State provides a grant that many students receive.

Federal Grants	State Grants

Federal Work-Study (Employment)

WORK-STUDY PROGRAM (FWS)
Queensborough Community College participates in the Federal Work-Study Program. The program enables a qualified student to pursue a degree while holding a part-time job. This employment may be located on or off campus and may take place during the academic year (including vacation periods) and/or during the summer months. Eligibility for this program is based on the financial status of the student and/or his or her family. Recipients are required to maintain satisfactory academic progress as stated under the PELL program. Students must apply on the FAFSA form.

Loans