When it comes to paying for college, you have options.

We offer grants, scholarships, tuition payment plans, on/off campus jobs, and information about loans to cover college costs such as tuition, books, supplies, and transportation. You might be surprised to find out how much financial aid you can receive, regardless of your family’s income level. You won’t know what you are eligible for unless you apply!

• Types of Financial Aid
• Verification Forms
• Financial Aid Brochure
• 2023-2024 FAFSA Flyer
• Apply for a Foundation Named Scholarship
• Federal Satisfactory Academic Progress Process
• 2023-2024 TAP Appeal Form
• Estimate your Cost
• Future Student Enrollment Guide for Fall 2022
• CARES Act Student Emergency Grant
• Important Dates
• Check Disbursement Dates
• After you apply for Aid
• Financial Aid FAQs
• Avoid taking on debt, save money!
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Emergency Financial Aid is available for students facing economic struggles.

Whether you’ve had a loss of income, or need support to pay for rent and utilities, food, tuition, textbooks, healthcare, or other expenses, you can apply for emergency assistance.(One application request per semester).

Financing Options

With a little preparation, applying for FAFSA early, and utilizing the resources below, financing your college education is within your reach.

• Tuition & Fees/Payment Options
• Apply For a Foundation Scholarship or Faculty Council Scholarships
• LaGuardia CARES (Financial Benefits)
• Federal Work-Study Program
• Career Services (On/Off Campus Jobs)
• On-Campus Child Care 

Financial Resources

Get financially fit. Check out these tools to help you track your financial aid and manage your finances.

• Check your Award Status – CUNYfirst Login Required
• Track your Financial Aid Limit
• Keeping your Aid – Policies
• Financial Aid Brochure
• CUNYfirst Financial Aid Guide
• CUNY Student Forms Guide
• Money Management
• Financial Aid Videos
• General Financial Information Centers
• Scholarship Resources

Merit Scholarships

LaGuardia Merit Scholarships ($500) are available for new students with an 80+ high school average and returning students with a 2.5 GPA or higher. Funds can be used to pay for tuition, fees, books and technology or used for personal expenses. You will automatically be considered for the award if you meet this criteria and if you have completed the federal (FAFSA) and NYS (TAP) financial aid applications – submit them now.