Finances

Berkeley College has always been committed to providing outstanding value for students and families. A staff of professionals helps students and families to understand the financial options and complete any necessary applications. In addition to government grants and loans, Berkeley College offers a number of direct grants and scholarships to qualified students each year.

Five Steps for Applying for Financial Aid at Berkeley College

1. Apply for Admission

In order to be considered for scholarships, awards, grants or loans, you must submit an application for admission to Berkeley College.

2. Apply for a PIN

The PIN serves as your identifier to let you access your personal information in various U.S. Department of Education systems (www.pin.ed.gov). 

Need more information? Check out the following Federal Student Aid resource: 
What's a PIN and How Do I Get One? (video)

3. Submit the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

You may apply electronically at www.fafsa.ed.gov as soon as possible after January 1st. Be sure to include our Title IV institutional code for the location/locations you are interested in attending:

Brooklyn 008556
Woodland Park 007502 
Woodbridge 007502 
New York City 008556 
Newark 007502 
Online - New Jersey 007502 
Online - New York 008556 
Paramus 007502
White Plains 008556

4. Review & Verify

Review financial aid package and submit any required verification documents to the Financial Aid Office.

5. Questions

If you have any questions as you move through the process, please contact us at the location you would like to attend:

Brooklyn 718-637-8600 
Woodland Park 973-278-5400 
Paramus 201-967-9667 
New York City 212-986-4343 
Newark 973-642-3888 
White Plains 914-694-1122 
Woodbridge 732-750-1800 
Online 973-278-5400

or email us at studentfinance@BerkeleyCollege.edu.

Click here to check out other Federal Student Aid resources.

Other Helpful Links

Expected Family Contribution (EFC) Estimator 
New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority 
New York Higher Education Services Corporation
U.S. Department of Education's National Student Loan Data System

Surveys

Financial Aid Office Service Survey 
Student Accounts Office Service Survey