As you make your plans for postsecondary education during the 2008-09 academic year, many students and their families find it helpful to obtain an estimate of the types of financial assistance and payment options the student may qualify for at a particular institution.

At C.W. Post, we would like to provide you with as much information as we can for this decision-making process. Therefore, we encourage you to take the time to complete our Preliminary Financial Aid Application.

It is advisable that you complete our application no later than December 1, 2008. You will need to use both the student's and parents' most recent federal tax returns when completing the application. In addition, asset information must be reported.

Upon receipt of this application, a Financial Assistance Counselor will review the information provided and send you an Estimated Financial Assistance Package. Please note that you will still need to be accepted for admission and make formal applications for financial assistance through the 2008-09 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order for our office to make an official award notification.

We welcome the opportunity to discuss your financing plans, and encourage you to visit the campus to speak with a financial assistance counselor. For an appointment call (516) 299-2338.

Preliminary Financial Aid Form

For Spring 2009 New Freshmen, Transfer & Graduate Students (complete before 12/1/08)

Form in PDF

Please complete the following information so that a preliminary estimate of assistance can be determined. Dependent undergraduate students (under 24 years of age) must complete Sec. I, II, III, IV. Independent undergraduate and graduate students must complete Sec. I, II, IV. Please fully complete all financial questions even if zeros apply.