Counseling services are available in English and Spanish. The Counseling Center maintains a close collaborative relationship with the instructional faculty, who are a source of many student referrals as well as ARC, Wellness, Success Coach, Academic Advisement, and the Dean’s office. Counselors are available to consult with faculty on issues affecting student academic performance and retention. Issues students typically may want to address with a counselor: • Academic and social pressures of college. • Personal trauma, loss or unresolved personal problems. • Domestic violence. • Feelings of anxiety or depression. • Improving self-confidence.
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Managing stress. Problems in relationships. Problems with substance abuse. Thoughts about suicide. Parenting issues.
Referrals Counselors may refer students to one of the many resources available on campus or outside the College. Emergencies In circumstances when a student needs to see a counselor because of serious emotional or personal problems, no appointment is necessary. Intake staff will perform a brief screening and facilitate an immediate meeting with a counselor if appropriate. In some cases, a counselor may contact Campus Safety to arrange for the City's Emergency Services to come to the College to assist. For more information, please click here or contact: 450 Grand Concourse, Room C-330 Bronx, NY 10451 P: (718) 518-4351/4461 Email: infocounseling@hostos.cuny.edu
Financial Aid
Our mission is to empower the community by eliminating financial barriers for access to higher education. Through service is the means by which we aim to afford all eligible students the opportunities to reach their education and career goals. We are committed to delivering a transparent understanding of financial aid programs, options, and solutions with strict adherence to city, state, and federal student aid regulations. The Office of Financial Aid is determined to provide high quality services with professional competency and concern particularly for those who face significant financial difficulty during their career at Hostos. We are dedicated to the equitable treatment of all applicants and the privacy of confidential information. Financial Aid counseling is available on a walk-in basis during business hours or via appointment by request. We also provide access to computers and assistance with filing financial aid applications online, in support of timely processing and disbursing of educational funds. We are Hostos. And we will use all of the resources at our disposal to ensure that finances do not prevent qualified students from earning a college degree. Federal School Code: 008611 New York State Code (TAP): 1401 Financial Aid is any grant or scholarship, loan, or paid employment offered to help a student meet his/her college expenses such as the following: •
Tuition and fees
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