Financial Aid
The Office of Student Financial Assistance Mission Statement
The Office of Student Financial Assistance plays a major role in providing access to post-secondary education for students by assisting them in receiving grants, work, loans and scholarships to finance their higher education. The Office of Student Financial Assistance serves as a student advocate while also advancing institutional policy and objectives within the framework of rules and regulations governing State, Federal and Private funding sources of aid to whom it must account for the expenditure of funds.
Federal Funds Still Available!
The American Rescue Plan has provided emergency grants averaging $1,739 for WCC students. To receive a grant, register for Fall 2023 courses now and maximize your eligibility for relief funds.
You do not need to contact the Financial Aid Office to receive the award. All students who have completed a FAFSA will be reviewed in the fourth week of the Fall 2023 semester.
These funds can be used towards your WCC account balance or other eligible expenses, including tuition, food, housing, health care (including mental health care), or childcare. The ARP emergency grant does NOT need to be paid back and will NOT affect your financial aid award amounts for academic year 2022-23. You must be registered for the Fall 2023 semester and have a completed FAFSA on file to be considered for ARP emergency grant funding. If you have not already registered or completed a FAFSA at this time, please do so as soon as possible. ARP grants are provided on a rolling basis. Click here to learn more about Federal COVID Student Emergency Aid at WCC
Priority Deadline
Fall 2023 Priority Deadline: New Students April 15, 2023, Returning Students June 1, 2023
Spring 2024 Priority Deadline: All Students December 15, 2024
FAFSA 2023-2024 application available online
New Financial Aid Portal
The Financial Aid Portal will provide information on all types of aid you qualify based on the FAFSA, as well as any NYS Aid and Campus-based Aid such as Scholarships. The Financial Aid Portal contains information for the 2023/2024 aid year and beyond. All prior aid year information can still be accessed in the Student Self Service Center.
For More Information on the Financial Aid Portal:
Financial Aid Workshop
Important
The Financial Aid Office is currently offering to assist our students, their families, and our community both remotely and on campus. As you scroll down through this page, you will find the information that you need to be in contact with us. Please read the information carefully and send us an email or log into QMinder for assistance. We will get back to you soon.
Speak with a Student Financial Assistance Representative
Go to Get Financial Aid Assistance to speak with a Student Financial Assistance Representative about financial aid. Representatives are available to help you via Zoom, phone or email.
Fax: 914-606-7807
finaid@sunywcc.edu
If your last name begins with the following letters, please contact:
- A & B, U through Z: Jose Abeijon
- C through G: Andres Carpio
- H through N: Brian Smarsch
- O through T: Christopher Thomas
Click here to see the Office of Student Financial Assistant Contact Information
| Student Financial Assistance Counselor | J. Abeijon |
Financial Aid Counseling, Loans, and Documentation |
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| Student Financial Assistance Counselor | B. Smarsch |
Financial Aid Counseling, Loans, and Documentation |
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| Student Financial Assistance Counselor | C. Thomas |
Financial Aid Counseling, Loans, and Documentation |
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| Student Financial Assistance Counselor | A. Carpio |
Financial Aid Counseling, Loans, and Documentation |
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| Recorder | E. Ihandle |
Process TAP, APTS and NYS Programs |
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| Student Financial Assistance Clerk | A. Philip |
General Information and Questions |
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| Student Financial Assistance Clerk | W. Galloway |
General Information and Questions |
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| Student Financial Assistance Clerk | K. Bagby |
General Information and Questions |
Office Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.