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Grants are a type of financial aid program that does not need to be paid back. Brooklyn College participates in the federal, state, New York City, and CUNY grant programs described below.
To be considered for federal financial aid, you must meet the basic eligibility requirements for federal student aid outlined on the Federal Student Aid web portal.
The Federal Student Financial Aid grant programs available at Brooklyn College are:
New York State financial aid programs have similar basic eligibility requirements except for those students who are eligible through the New York State DREAM Act. These programs also have additional eligibility requirements. Each program has different enrollment requirements as well. Learn more about each program by clicking on a page for a specific program.
The New York State financial aid programs available at Brooklyn College are:
The Peter F. Vallone Academic Scholarship (formally known as the New York City Council Merit Scholarship) rewards New York City high school graduates who have proven their ability to succeed academically while they were in high school. Students may receive $700 per year ($350 per semester). Funding is determined by the New York City Council and the scholarship award amount is subject to change based upon an allocation provided each academic year. Once a college has reached their allocation amount, no additional recipients can be awarded.
Students in the Macaulay Honors College (MHC) may be eligible for additional financial aid. MHC is exclusive to undergraduate programs of study.
