Financial Aid

1. WHAT IS FINANCIAL AID?

Financial aid helps students and their families pay for college.  This financial assistance covers educational expenses including tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, and transportation.  There are several types of financial aid including federal/state grants, scholarships, work study, and loans.

2. HOW DO I APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID?

A FAFSA must be completed every academic year to determine eligibility for federal/state aid and student loans.  For more information, students are required to contact the Office of Financial Aid: Deadlines & Contact Info | John Jay College of Criminal Justice.

3. I HAVE BURSAR HOLDS FOR MY PAST-DUE BALANCE.  CAN I USE FINANCIAL AID TO REMOVE IT?

Financing inquires such as federal/state grants, loans or scholarships must be addressed with the Office of Financial Aid.  All awards authorized by Financial Aid MUST be reflected in your financial account as a payment or as a pending payment in order to review hold status.  Partial awards may require the student to pay the difference in their tuition costs—this payment would be required to review the hold status as well.