All paperwork for the 2025– 2026 academic year is due to the Office of Financial Aid.
| For Continuing Students | For Incoming Students |
|---|---|
| Summer – May 2, 2025 | 30 days after being admitted |
| Fall – July 25, 2025 |
Important Deadlines
First-Year Law and Transfer Students
- File the 2025– 2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Complete Entrance Counseling
- Complete Master Promissory Note if you plan to apply for a Direct Loan (Unsubsidized / GradPLUS)
- Visit CUNYfirst Student Self-Service to review your aid for the academic year In late June/early July. CUNYfirst announcements are sent to you via your law school email address.
Continuing Students
- File the 2025 – 2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Visit CUNYfirst Student Self-Service to review your aid for the academic year. CUNYfirst announcements are sent to you via your law school email address, so be sure to check your law school email often for updates.
2025-2026 Funding Disbursement
| Semester | Disbursement Date | Payable to Student |
|---|---|---|
| Summer 2025 | June 16, 2025 | June 23, 2025 |
| Fall 2025 | August 25, 2025 | August 29, 2025 |
| Spring 2026 | January 20, 2026 | January 26, 2026 |