Financial Aid

Student Administrative Services staff is ready to assist you with your financial aid applications and with any situation that might arise related to your financial aid status.  We welcome your questions and are ready to provide you with complete information about the types of financial aid available, including College scholarships and other awards.

** See below for types of financial aid, tips for transfer students with financial aid, and veterans information.

Types of Financial Aid

FEDERAL PELL GRANT -   This grant is for undergraduates only.  Eligibility is based on need, family income, assets, the number in the family enrolled in college, and other factors.  The PELL grant does not need to be paid back.

FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANT (SEOG) -   This grant is based on need and does not need to be paid back.  Funds are limited and awarded on a first come, first served basis to first time degree candidates.  Priority is given to those students whose applications are received by June 1 for the Fall semester.

FEDERAL WORK STUDY - Work study appointments are based on need.  Funds are limited and awarded on a first come, first served basis.  Priority is given to those students whose applications are received by June 1 for the Fall semester.

FEDERAL DIRECT STUDENT LOAN - A low interest educational loan.  Loans are based on unmet financial need.  Repayment of this loan begins six months after the student leaves school.

DIRECT PARENT PLUS LOAN - This loan has a variable interest rate.  Applications are available at www.dlenote.ed.gov.  Repayment of this loan begins 60 days from the receipt of the loan.

NYS TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TAP) - A grant for New York State residents.  Student must be enrolled full-time and meet all TAP guidelines.

NYS AID FOR PART-TIME STUDY (APTS) - A grant for New York State residents.  Students must be enrolled part-time and meet all APTS guidelines.

How to Apply

Apply electronically by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov.  Before submitting your FAFSA, you and a parent (if you are a dependant student) will need to apply for a PIN.  You will need the PIN to electronically sign your FAFSA, make changes to a processed FAFSA and to access your Student Aid Report.  Students and parents can apply for a PIN at www.pin.ed.gov.  When completing the FAFSA you will be asked for a school code.  CCC's Federal School Code is 002863.  For more detailed information on completing the FAFSA, go to : http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/completing_fafsa/index.html

The Financial Aid Office will receive your FAFSA data electronically.  If we need more information, we will request it.  Once your application is complete, you will receive an award letter indicating your eligibility.

VERIFICATION OF APPLICATION DATA

  • If you are selected for VERIFICATION, you and your spouse or parents must complete a Verification Worksheet and provide signed copies of the prior year Federal Income Tax Returns.  The Corning Community College Financial Aid Office will compare your FAFSA data to the verification documentation and will correct your application electronically if any data is incorrect.  The verification process must be complete before any federal financial aid can be awarded.

WHEN TO APPLY

We recommend that you apply by:

  • April 1 for the following academic year
  • October 1 for the Spring semester if entering mid year
  • You must reapply for financial aid every year

How Eligibility is Determined

  • Once your FAFSA is received and is complete and correct, we will verify your admission status, academic progress and your expected enrollment status.
  • Most federal financial aid is based on your financial need.   To calculate this we deduct your EFC (Expected Family Contribution) which is listed on your SAR from your estimated cost of attendance. 
  • Cost of attendance includes estimates for:
    • Tuition and fees
    • Books and supplies
    • Room and board
    • Personal expenses
    • Transportation expenses
  • Once your financial aid awards are determined, we will send you an award letter.  If you are awarded Federal Work-Study and/or Federal Direct Loans, you must accept these awards and complete additional requirements online. Instructions will be included with your award letter.  Pay careful attention to these instructions.

Tips for Transfer Students with Financial Aid

If you are transferring to CCC after applying for financial aid at another college, please follow these steps:

  • If you know your Federal PIN (and parent Federal PIN, if dependent) then:
    • Log on to www.fafsa.ed.gov
    • Select "Make corrections to a processed FAFSA"
    • Add Corning Community College (Federal Code:  002863)
  • If you do not know your Federal PIN then:

You will receive your FAFSA results in about 7 to 10 days after you add CCC to your FAFSA.

If you are a NYS resident and are eligible for a TAP award, change your school code to CCC for the appropriate semester.  Our TAP School Code is 2042.  You may change this online at www.hesc.com or contact CCC Student Administrative Services and we can change it for you.

Veteran's Information

In addition to the traditional forms of financial aid, students who are military veterans, members of the Reserves or members of the National Guard may be eligible for additional financial assistance for their educational expenses.  The Veteran's Certification Representative at CCC is available to assist you in the application and payment process.

  • If you have never activated your VA educational benefits, complete VA Form 22-1990, Application for VA Benefits.  If you are no longer on active duty, please submit member copy 4 of your DD-214 with the application.
  • If you are a member of the Reserves or National Guard, a copy of your DD Form 2384, Notice of Basic Eligibility (NOBE) is required with your application.
  • If you are on active duty, the Education Services Officer on base must sign VA Form 22-1990, Application for VA Education Benefits.
  • Return your completed application for benefits to the CCC Veterans Certification Representative who will review your application and forward it to the regional office in Buffalo.  You will then be notified in writing of your period of eligibility and your monthly rate by the regional office.  This process takes from 4 to 8 weeks.
  • To request an application for VA Benefits, please contact us by phone at (607)962-9433 or toll free at (800) 358-7171, ext 9433.  You may contact the VA directly at (888) 442-4551 (toll free) for answers to questions about your benefits or you may visit the education web site at www.gibill.va.gov for more information.

If you are a NYS resident, you may qualify for additional state financial aid through the Veterans Tuition Award.  For  more information about eligibility for these programs log on to www.hesc.com.