Financial Aid
CITSTS Financial Aid Office
Below are the most common Financial Aid topics and frequently asked questions.
Feel free to contact the Financial Aid Administrator if you still have questions.
The Ed.gov Federal Aid hotline is: 1-800-433-3243.
Please Visit: Department of Education YouTube Channel for step-by-step informational videos on Federal Student Aid.
Start your 2024-25 FAFSA here:
FAFSA 2024-24
NOTICE: Due to the ongoing revision of the FAFSA application for the award year 2024-25, you may encounter difficulties when completing or updating your FAFSA. You may have to return to the FAFSA more than once at different times to finish your entries. On January 30, 2024, the Dept. of Ed announced that the FAFSA output processing will be delayed until mid-March, which could mean a delay in receiving your Financing Offer from Circle. Also new this year, Students, parents, spouses and step parents will all have to use/create their own FSA ID in order to contribute information to the students’ FAFSA.
2024-25 Before You Start The FAFSA
2024-25 Financial Aid Checklist
How Much Will Attending Circle Actually Cost Me?
Am I Eligible for Federal Student Aid?
Different Types of TITLE IV Federal Aid
What Is a SAR and Why Do I Need It?
Special or Unusual Circumstances Professional Judgment Policies and Procedures
I Submitted My Financing Letter – Now What?
How Do I Receive My Federal Financial Aid?
What if I prefer a Private Loan?
What if I have to Withdraw From School?
I’m Graduating Soon – Final Steps In Financial Aid
Code of Conduct for Education Loans
About New York State Financial Aid
To File a Complaint About CITSTS