If I need to drop or withdraw from a class, how will this affect my financial aid eligibility?

For questions regarding Aid and class withdrawal please view this page https://www.bmcc.cuny.edu/finaid/learn/grants/withdrawals-and-the-return-of-federal-financial-aid/ https://www.bmcc.cuny.edu/finaid/learn/grants/withdrawals-and-the-return-of-federal-financ... [...]

How do I apply for federal student loans?

Please view this page for instructions on how to apply for Federal Student Loans https://www.bmcc.cuny.edu/finaid/learn/loans/request-a-federal-direct-loan/ https://www.bmcc.cuny.edu/finaid/learn/loans/request-a-federal-direct-loan/ [...]

Can I use my fall or spring financial aid to pay for my summer classes?

Please view this page for more information on Summer Pell https://www.bmcc.cuny.edu/finaid/learn/grants/federal-pell-grant/can-i-get-pell-for-summer-or-winter-session-classes/ https://www.bmcc.cuny.edu/finaid/learn/grants/federal-pell-grant/can-i-get-pell-for-summer... [...]

Can I use Financial Aid funds to purchase a computer?

If you receive a refund after your aid is disbursed, you can use those funds to purchase a laptop. You will want to budget appropriately so that you can still cover your other expenses if you plan to buy a computer. [...]

Can I receive financial aid for a class that I am repeating and that I received financial aid for in a prior semester/term?

Federal PELL: You may receive PELL and other forms of federal aid for repeating a course that you previously failed, even if you have to repeat that course more than once. If you are repeating a course that you previously passed, you may receive federal student aid funding for a one-time repeat of that course, whether or not you are repeating the course under the college’s [...]