The CUNY Application Process

Answers to frequently asked questions by high school counselors, college advisers, and community-based organizations.

How to accept an offer of admission from CUNY?
Applicants can accept their offer of admission through CUNYfirst account by following the steps below: 1. Go to https://home.cunyfirst.cuny.edu  2. Ent...
Tue, Aug 30, 2022 at 1:28 PM
How can I confirm if CUNY has received my Financial Aid application?
Click on the ‘Tasks and Holds’ tile in the CUNYfirst Admissions Center to view your ‘File the FAFSA Now’ item status. Contact the Financial Aid office at yo...
Tue, Aug 30, 2022 at 1:30 PM
How can I view my Financial Aid award in CUNYfirst?
Three to five business days after confirming the admission offer and committing, the applicant will have access to the ‘Student Center’ tile in CUNYfirst. F...
Tue, Aug 30, 2022 at 1:07 PM
I have filed a FAFSA, but it’s still on my ‘Tasks and Holds’ list on CUNYfirst. What else can I do?
 If you have filed a FAFSA, make sure that you have added the correct FAFSA school codes on your application.  You can check the status of your application...
Tue, Aug 30, 2022 at 1:12 PM
What is the contact information for CUNY’s Financial Aid Offices?
Click here for a list of our Financial Aid Offices.   
Fri, Apr 12, 2019 at 10:40 AM
I applied for the Fall 2019 semester, but my Admit Term is Summer 2019. Is this a problem?
It is common for our colleges to admit students for the Summer Term, even if the original application was for the Fall.  This practice gives students addit...
Fri, Apr 12, 2019 at 10:42 AM
The deadline to apply to CUNY has passed. Can I still submit an application for the Fall semester?
Yes, CUNY operates on a rolling admission basis.  You can still apply to be considered.
Fri, Apr 12, 2019 at 10:43 AM
I have a CUNY issued Fee Waiver. Can I still use it after the deadline?
Yes, you can use the waiver for as long as the application is open for that particular semester.
Fri, Apr 12, 2019 at 10:44 AM
My application is complete and under review. What does this mean?
It means that your information is being reviewed by the college.  The next step is for the college to send you an admission decision. 
Fri, Apr 12, 2019 at 10:46 AM
I submitted my transcript, but my transcript status is still ‘Required’ in CUNYfirst. How can I confirm that it was received?
It is possible that your transcript was received, but it hasn’t been evaluated yet.  Scroll down to the ‘Schools and Transcripts’ section for more informati...
Fri, Apr 12, 2019 at 10:48 AM