Monroe College is committed to providing you with exceptional service and access to Federal, and State, as well as Monroe's Financial Aid programs. Please use this site as a tool to answer your questions, gain knowledge about the various form of available financial aid, and to access needed websites. Remember, answers to questions are just a phone call or a visit away.

Students enrolled at Monroe College (New York State campuses) may be eligible for one or more types of financial aid in the form of federal/state grants, federal loans, work-study programs, college grants and scholarships. All awards a pro-rated based on enrollment status.

Each program has its own eligibility requirements based on either federal or state regulations and/or Monroe College policies. To establish eligibility for federal or state financial aid, students must complete the Federal Application for Federal Student Aid* (FAFSA) and upon request, provide required documentation.

*Students must utilize the U.S. Department of Education’s Website fafsa.ed.gov to complete the FAFSA.  All applicants must obtain a Federal Personal Identification Number (PIN) by going to  www.pin.ed.gov.

Student Eligibility Requirements For Federal Financial Aid

• Must be citizens or eligible non-citizens
• Must be enrolled and working toward a degree or certificate as a regular student in an eligible program
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent or pass an approved ability-to-benefit test or have completed an approved home school program
• Must have a valid social security number
• Must make satisfactory academic progress
• Must not be in default on a federal student loan and not owe money on a federal student grant
• All male students between the ages of 18 and 25 must be registered with the Selective Service System. Only permanent residents of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands and the Northern Marina Islands are exempt from this requirement.
• Must have resolved any drug conviction issues
• Must have no record of conviction for sex offenses

Verification

The federal Department of Education may select a student for verification. Selected students will be required to document specific items reported on the student’s FAFSA application.

Failure to submit documentation in a timely manner may result in the loss of federal aid.

FAFSA and TAP Filing Tips

Avoid application errors. Use this guide to help you answer the most difficult questions.