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a special program funded by New York State
for financially and educationally disadvantaged students.
Students who are in the CD program may receive money for books
and fees. These funds are grants and do not have to be repaid.
CD students also receive additional counseling and tutorial
services through the Department of Student Life.
How do I qualify?
You do not have to meet any citizenship
requirements for CD eligibility. However, you must prove that
you have lived in New York City for one year.
How am I selected
for the program?
You must indicate on your freshman admissions
application that you want to be considered for the CD program
when you first apply to the College. The Office of Admissions
then chooses the students to be admitted into the CD program
by a lottery system.
How do I find out
if I am enrolled in the program?
When you receive your notification of acceptance
to BMCC, you will also be notified whether or not you have
been selected for the CD program. At this stage, acceptance
into the CD program means that you have met the academic requirements
for program eligibility. It remains for you to meet separate
financial eligibility requirements by filing the appropriate
financial aid applications. REMEMBER: You must meet both academic
and financial eligibility requirements in order for you to
participate in the CD program.
What financial Aid
applications must I file to establish my eligibility for the
CD Program?
In order to establish your eligibility
for CD financial aid, you must file a FAFSA and a TAP
Application. The Office of Financial Aid will instruct you
what additional documentation
you will have to submit.
Once your applications are processed and your
CD eligibility determined, you will receive an award letter
from the Financial Aid Office. You may also check your award
status on PANTHER
-- the online student information system. Access PANTHER from
the BMCC Home Page.
How often do I file
for CD financial aid?
If you want CD funding, you must file your
financial aid applications once every academic year for the
time you are enrolled at BMCC.
What kinds of financial
aid can I get as a CD student?
You most probably will receive TAP
and PELL. If you are found to be eligible
for CD financial aid, the CD program may provide you money
for books and will pay your school fees. You may be able to
receive other campus-based
aid along with your TAP, PELL and CD awards, such as FWS or Federal
Perkins Loan. You are encouraged to file for other grants
or loans described in this guide.
When do I receive
my CD book and fee money?
CD book money is disbursed twice a year,
once at the beginning of each semester according to the following Financial Aid Disbursement Schedule. Fees are paid directly
to the College twice a year.
How many credits do
I have to take to be eligible for CD financial aid?
You must register and maintain enrollment
as a full-time
student in order to be eligible for CD.
If, for any reason, your course load falls
below 12 credits or equated credits, but not fewer than 9,
you must see your CD counselor to verify your continued eligibility
for program funds.
If you are in your graduating semester,
you may register for less than a full-time course load, but
you must get permission from your CD counselor first.
What if I go to summer
school?
You may be eligible to receive CD financial
aid (books and fees) for attending summer classes. Eligible
summer school enrollment is 6 or more credits or equated credits.
You must file your financial aid applications before the summer
school deadline (as established by the Financial Aid Office)
in order to receive these funds.
What if I transfer?
In some cases, it may be possible for you,
as a CD student, to continue in a special program at another
college. If you are transferring to another school, be sure
to discuss your plans with your CD counselor.
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