When should I apply?
Apply for financial aid as soon as you have made your decision to attend BMCC. You do not have to wait until you are formally admitted to the college before applying for aid.

For detailed deadline information for all award categories, go to our Applications and Award Deadlines page. If you miss the posted application deadlines, you may still apply for financial aid, but not all funds will be available. Some award programs with limited funding are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

Allow at least 4-6 weeks processing time for your application(s). The college will credit financial aid awards toward your tuition charges only if your applications have been processed.

If the Bursar's Office does not have enough information for your awards to print on your bill, you will be expected to settle the bill from your own resources until processing of your financial aid applications is completed.

Often, the Financial Aid Office must request additional information or documents to complete the processing of your application. Please respond promptly to any requests for additional information. Most delays in processing result from delayed responses. Don't wait until the day your bill is due. It can take 2 weeks or longer to process you for an award AFTER you submit additional information.

Remember to reapply for financial aid every academic year.

How do new or prospective students apply?

How do returning or continuing students apply?