Financial Aid
When you fill out the FAFSA and TAP application you are done with the Financial Aid Process. True or False?
False. What else needs to be done?
What should you do if you're thinking about withdrawing from a class?
Talk to Will immediately!
How do you set up 1-on-1 appointments with Will?
Starfish!!!
What are the two types of financial aid grants you can get?
TAP and Pell
Name 2 reasons why it is bad to withdraw from a class?
It could affect your financial aid, it will take you longer to graduate, it will remain on your transcript
What website do you go to in order to access your Starfish Account?
BMCC Portal
What is verification?
The government wants to verify that everything you put in your FAFSA is accurate.
What is a WU?
Withdrew Unofficially. This means you stopped showing up to class. This counts as an F on your GPA and can greatly affect your financial aid and could require you to pay back money to the school.
Name 3 topics our career specialist will be doing workshops on?
Resume, Cover letter, Interview Skills, Career Exploration, Social Media Presence
Check your CUNY First To Do List!
When is a good time to withdraw from classes if you need to?
Right before the withdraw deadline! November 6th.
What should you do if you're going to be late for or miss a meeting with Will?
Contact him immediately!
How many semesters of Pell and TAP do you get?
12 semesters of Pell and 8 semesters of TAP
What is a WN?
Withdraw-No show. This means you didn't attend the first few classes of the semester. This could greatly impact your financial aid.
When is the deadline to complete the CUNY transfer application?
September 15th!