My College Expenses Q&A for Students

How much will it cost for me to attend Guttman Community College for the 2021-2022 Academic Year?

For a full-time New York City Resident student, your direct costs (tuition and fees) are $5,192.90.

If you are a full-time student and a non-resident of New York City or live out of state, then your direct costs (tuition and fees) are approximately $11,912.90 (based on 18 credits/equated credits per term).

What is the difference between direct and indirect costs?

Direct costs are those expenses that you have to pay directly to Guttman Community College and indirect costs are expenses that you will pay for out of pocket because you are attending college. At Guttman Community College, your direct costs are tuition and fees.  Indirect costs are out of pocket expenses such as books, supplies, transportation, personal expenses and room and board.  A student’s budget or Cost of Attendance (COA) is comprised of both direct and indirect costs.  Additional information regarding your Cost of Attendance (COA).

What if I was awarded Financial Aid?

Your financial aid awards are applied to your direct costs which consists of your tuition and fees per semester.  If your financial aid awards exceed your tuition and fees, then you may be eligible for a financial aid refund to help you cover out of pocket expenses such as books and supplies. 

Any type of financial aid you receive, such as Federal or State grants, outside scholarships or Federal Direct Loans, can never exceed your total cost of attendance for the academic year.

What if I am entitled to a Financial Aid Refund?

If the amount of financial aid you are receiving is greater than your tuition and fee charges, you may be eligible for a refund. In most instances refunds will be made in two payments.  The first payment will be issued right before or during the first week of classes and it is to be used to help pay for out of pocket expenses such as books and supplies.  The second payment will be issued approximately 30 days into the term and it can be used for all other indirect college expenses.

How can I receive my Financial Aid Refund?

If you do nothing at all, a check will be mailed to your mailing address as listed on your CUNYfirst account.  However, you are encouraged to sign up for direct deposit of your refund by using your own bank account.  For more information on signing up for a direct deposit please visit the CUNY Financial Aid and Tuition Refunds website.

What if I have additional questions?

You can contact us by:

·         Setting up an appointment on Starfish to meet with a financial aid advisor

·         E-mail at Financial.Aid@guttman.cuny.edu

·         Phone at 646-313-8011

When the campus re-opens, you can also visit the Hub on the 3rd floor to speak to one of our representatives during normal business hours.