Federal Student Aid

How to Apply for Financial Aid at Nassau Community College

The first step in financing your education is completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov. This form determines your eligibility for federal grants, loans, and work-study opportunities. Your information is confidential and only shared with the colleges you list.

• Nassau Community College’s school code is 002873.
• Filing the FAFSA online is the quickest and most accurate option.

Why FAFSA Matters

You must file the FAFSA to be considered for any type of federal aid, including student loans. Your eligibility is based on financial need, which is defined as the cost of attendance minus the student aid index (SAI).

Step 1: Create an FSA ID

Both the student and one parent (if student is under the age of 24) must create a Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID, which is a one-time process and serves as your login and electronic signature for U.S. Department of Education websites. Your FSA ID will consist of a self-chosen username and password. You can create it at studentaid.gov.

Step 2: Complete the FAFSA

When filling out the FAFSA each year, Nassau strongly recommends using the Federal Data Exchange which transfers tax information directly into your application. This reduces errors and speeds up processing.

After submitting your FAFSA, you’ll receive a FAFSA Submission Summary by email. This will confirm your Student Aid Index (SAI) and let you know if corrections are required.

Step 3: Review Your Financial Aid Package

NCC will receive your FAFSA results and prepare a financial aid award package. Notification will be sent to your NCC email when it is available to view through your MyNCC Portal.

Step 4: Submit Additional Documentation (if requested)

Sometimes the College is required to request additional documents to verify your FAFSA information. To complete this step:

1. Log into your MyNCC Portal.
2. In the MyFinancialAid folder, select VerifyMyFAFSA.
3. First-time users will be prompted to create an account.
   
   Important: The student’s name, date of birth, and Social Security Number must match exactly what was entered on the FAFSA.
4. You’ll see a list of “tasks” requested by the Financial Aid Office.
   
   ⚠️ All documents must be submitted electronically through VerifyMyFAFSA.

Financial Aid Deadlines

Students must submit all requested documents by the earlier of:

• The published federal deadline (Federal Register, 34 CFR 668.60(c)), or
• 120 days after the last day of enrollment.

If you miss the deadline, you forfeit your federal aid eligibility.

Cost of Attendance

Cost of Attendance (COA) is the estimated and reasonable cost of completing a full year (9 months) of higher education. COA is not your actual charges, but rather an estimate of all possible expenses you may incur.

Estimated full-time educational costs for the 2025-2026 academic year at Nassau Community College:

Dependent Student - Resident

• Tuition: $5990
• Fees: $556
• Books and Supplies: $2,100
• Transportation: $2,632
• Personal/Miscellaneous: $2,800
• Food & Housing: $8400
• Total: $22,478

Independent Student - Resident

• Tuition: $5,990
• Fees: $556
• Books and Supplies: $2,100
• Transportation: $2632
• Personal/Miscellaneous: $2,800
• Food & Housing: $22,000
• Total: $36,078