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 [...]
What is the refund policy for dropping a class?
Tuition refunds are calculated in accordance with the Tuition Refund Policy for those students who officially drop a class or classes during the first three weeks of the semester. Fees are not refundable. Fall and Spring Semesters Only Drop Period Tuition Refund Tuition Obligation Drops prior to the first day of the semester 100% -0- Drops during the first calendar week of the semester 75% 25% [...]