The Colin Powell School has some school-specific financial aid resources, including an Emergency Grant Program and Financial Aid Advising to ensure that every student, whether new to campus or continuing their studies, has the tools, resources, and guidance to thrive both academically and financially
For general Financial Aid information please visit The City College of New York’s financial aid page.
Student Emergency Grants
Student Emergency Grants at the Colin Powell School serve to support students who encounter short term financial emergencies.
Emergency Grants are available to students who are having difficulty covering essential expenses, including food, housing, utility bills. To be eligible, students must have completed at least one semester at CCNY. They must be a Colin Powell School major, and they must be in good standing, with GPAs above 2.0.
Please contact Ms. Charlene Darbassie, Office Administrator via email at cdarbassie@ccny.cuny.edu
Expenses considered for emergency grants include (but are not limited to):
• Assistance in paying for food or other basic necessities due to recent unemployment or recent financial difficulty
• Overdue utilities bills and shut-off notices
• Rent that is more than one month in arrears
• Medical, dental or vision bills, including prescription medications, for uninsured necessary procedures for student or for immediate family member
Student MUST BE ENROLLED in a matriculated program at the Colin Powell School and in classes for the semester they are requesting funding
Your application and documents will be kept confidential.
Your Full name (as it appears on CUNY first) AND EMPL ID
Department you are enrolled in
• Anthropology and Interdisciplinary Studies
• Economics and Business
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Sociology
Our dedicated Financial Aid Advisor & First-Year Experience Coordinator provides students with the tools, resources, and guidance they need to thrive both academically and financially.
By combining personalized advising with proactive programming, our advisor ensures that first-year and transfer students receive timely financial guidance, access to resources, and opportunities for meaningful engagement that promote retention, persistence, and academic achievement.
Students can schedule an appointment for individual guidance or to attend financial aid workshops through Navigate at the following link:
https://ccny-cuny.campus.eab.com/pal/thOlLVZHX3
We’re here to assist! Whether you’re a student, alumni, or community member, don’t hesitate to reach out to the Dean’s Office for more information or support.
Dean’s Office
North Academic Center, Room 6/141C
160 Convent Avenue, New York, NY 10031
p. 212.650.8663
Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9.30am -5.00pm
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