Financial Aid FAQs
Find clear answers about FAFSA, loans, grants, scholarships, and paying for your education at CAHE.
Below are answers to the most common questions about financial aid at CAHE. Scroll through, or use your browser's search (Cmd/Ctrl-F) to jump to a topic.
1. How do I find out how much my program will cost? What is the refund policy?
Each program's tuition, fees and refund policy is published on the institution's website, as well as in the Institutional Catalog, Enrollment Agreement, and other materials. Contact the Financial Aid Departments with any questions.
2. What kind of financial aid is available?
CAHE participates in Title IV Federal Financial Aid (Federal Pell Grant, FSEOG, and Federal Direct Student and Parent PLUS Loans).
3. How can I find out more about how the financial aid process works?
Email financialaid@cahe.edu or call 718-645-3500.
4. Are veterans eligible for educational benefits at CAHE?
CAHE is not approved to offer VA Benefits at this time.
5. Where should I start?
Complete your FAFSA application so the Financial Aid Department can determine your eligibility.
6. What is the website for the FAFSA?
Visit the FAFSA website to begin.
7. What is CAHE's school code?
011617
8. Am I tied in if I complete a FAFSA application?
No—a FAFSA is purely informational. Once CAHE receives your submitted FAFSA application, the Financial Aid Department can review it and inform you of your eligibility. However, you are not obligated or committed to anything by completing it.
9. Which FAFSA should I complete?
For programs beginning in May of this year, please complete the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 FAFSAs. You will need your and/or your parents' 2023 and 2024 Federal Income Tax information. For programs beginning in September 2026, please complete only the 2026-2027 FAFSA.
10. Will I need my parent's info?
To determine whether you are considered an independent student, please visit the Federal Student Aid website . If you are classified as a dependent student, you will be required to provide your parent(s)' information as part of your FAFSA application.
11. What is the maximum Pell Grant that I can receive?
The maximum Pell Grant for the 2026–2027 award year is $7,395. The maximum grant amount for 2027–2028 has not yet been published.
12. What is the current interest rate on Federal Direct Loans?
The current interest rate for Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans is 6.52%, and the Federal Direct PLUS Loan interest rate is 9.07%. (Rates effective July 1, 2026.)
13. How long will it take the Financial Aid Department to get back to me?
The Financial Aid Department may take up to a week to get back to you after submission of your FAFSA application.
14. How much am I eligible for?
The Financial Aid Department will determine your eligibility after completing the review of your processed FAFSA.
15. Are there any scholarships available?
Yes — CAHE is proud to offer a variety of internal scholarships. View the full list on the Scholarships page .
16. What are the financial aid steps?
After you complete your FAFSA, our Financial Aid Office will send you a College Financing Plan (CFP), or a request for additional information via email. The email will outline the next steps.
17. How is tuition broken down by hour?
Click the link to view the tuition breakdown by program.