Federal Programs

Federal Direct Unsubsidized Student Loan Program provides unsubsidized loans for graduate students who are enrolled for courses totaling at least 6 credits per semester. Students must first file a FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov. For additional information visit http://www.lehman.cuny.edu/financial-aid.

Federal Perkins Loan Program: Application is made through the Financial Aid Office by filing a FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Loans are available to students enrolled with at least 6 or more graduate degree credits. For additional information visit http://www.lehman.cuny.edu/financial-aid.

NOTE: Students whose Perkins loans have been discharged in bankruptcy are not eligible to receive further Perkins loans. For more information please go to http://www.lehman.cuny.edu/financial-aid. 

Federal Work-Study Program (FWSP): Application is made through the Financial Aid Office by filing a FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov. The applicant must be enrolled in courses totaling at least 6 graduate degree credits. Students may work up to 20 hours per week when classes are in session. For more information visit http://www.lehman.cuny.edu/financial-aid.

For more additional financial aid information visit http://www.lehman.cuny.edu/financial-aid.