Financial Aid Guidance for Professional & Continuing Studies Students

Eligibility

Financial aid eligibility and the application process differ based on your program:

Undergraduate degree-seeking students

File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) but do not file the CSS Profile
Complete and submit the Anticipated Enrollment Form
Full-time students who are New York state residents should complete the NYS TAP Application
Part-time students registered for 6-11 credits should complete the Application for Part-Time Study (APTS) Form.
Respond to any requests from the financial aid office for additional information within two weeks.

Post-baccalaureate students

Are not eligible for gift aid
File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) , but do not file the CSS Profile
Eligible for one calendar year of Federal Direct Loan eligibility
- Dependent students can borrow $7,500 annually and up to $5,500 can be subsidized.
- Independent students can borrow $12,500 annually and up to $5,500 can be subsidized.
Parents of dependent students may also qualify for the Federal Direct PLUS Loan.

How to Apply

The process to apply for financial aid is essentially the same for all prospective students. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to receive maximum consideration for all types of aid including Fordham grants and scholarships.

Deadlines

Type	FAFSA
Continuing students (RH and LC)	June 1 or within two weeks of your acceptance
Fordham School of Professional and Continuing Studies (RH and LC)
Gabelli School of Business Evening Program

FAFSA

Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online using code 002722 for Fordham.

TIP: You may be able to use the FUTURE Act Direct Data Exchange (FA-DDX) to transfer 2025 federal tax information into your 2027–2028 FAFSA, if eligible.

FAFSA tips/common FAFSA errors for post-baccalaureate students

Select “5th yr./other undergraduate” as your grade level on the FAFSA
When asked if you will be working on a master’s or doctoral degree, you should answer “no.”
If you do not meet any independent criteria, you will need to provide parental information on the FAFSA

FAQ

Once you have claimed your Fordham account (visit information technology services for instructions), you will be able to monitor the status of your financial aid application through the financial aid portal.
You should receive an award offer by email within four weeks of the completion of your financial aid application. A complete application includes responding to requests for any additional information from the Office of Student Financial Services. We require all students to accept or decline their aid and/or loans through the financial aid portal.
Visit the financial aid portal to accept, reduce, or decline your awards online:
- Review award details under “Your Award Information”
- Click on “Menu” in the upper left corner
- Read and accept the “Financial Aid Policies and Conditions”
- Make a decision on each award from "Pending" to "Accept" or "Decline"
Federal, state, and university gift aid are only available to students in degree-granting programs, making non-matriculated students ineligible.
Students who have exhausted their federal loan eligibility can apply for a private education loan to help finance their education. Private education loans are subject to credit approval.