You're determined to graduate.
We can reduce your financial burden.
Each year, we award students over $2 million in Foundation Scholarships based on financial need and/or academic performance.
Am I eligible?
To receive a Foundation Scholarship, you must:
How do I apply for a Named Scholarship?
We award Named Scholarships, funded by generous donors, each Fall and Spring semesters to eligible students. Students with 3.0 and above are encouraged to apply. After confirming your eligibility as listed above, you will need to:
Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 and above AND have completed 12 academic credits to apply; if your current GPA is below 3.0, you may apply in the next semester. If you have a more immediate financial need, please submit a request for Emergency Financial Aid.
Merit Scholarships 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.
Virtual Office Hours Only, Call or Email Monday – Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Room: E-511 For questions about Named Scholarships contact the LaGuardia Foundation at foundationscholarship@lagcc.cuny.edu For questions about general and merit scholarships contact Student Financial Service’s Alexandra Gamboa at algamboa@lagcc.cuny.edu The LaGuardia Community College Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. To learn how charitable gifts can help students change their lives, go to laguardia.edu/donors.