Navigating CUNYFirst

Student Financial Aid Guide: These step-by-step guides help York College students navigate their financial aid information in CUNYfirst. Learn how to review outstanding Tasks & Holds, view financial aid awards and disbursements, complete financial aid forms, manage Federal Direct Loans and Work-Study offers, check your account balance and pending aid, view refunds, and access important tax documents such as your 1098-T and W-2 forms. Use this guide as a quick reference for locating and managing your financial aid information in CUNYfirst.

How to View Your Task + Holds & Complete the Supplement Form

View Your Financial Aid Awards & Disbursements

Complete the Direct Loan Processing Form

Accept, Reduce, or Decline Your Offered Fedreal Work Study or Offered Fedreal Direct Loan

View Your Balance, Pending Financial Aid & Refunds

View Your Form 1098 T

View Your Federal Work Study W-2 Form

More Information & Reference Giude

Revised: September 24, 2026