We’re excited about your interest in Baruch College’s Percy E. Sutton SEEK Program for Fall 2026! The next step is to determine if you meet the economic criteria for SEEK.

Upon review of your submitted FAFSA application, we need of specific additional financial documents to complete your review for economic eligibility.

Documents in support of your SEEK Economic Eligibility form may include but are not limited to the following:

• 2024 Signed 1040 Tax return- wet signature by either Parent(s) and/or Tax preparer with PTIN is required
• 2024 Social Security Form 1099 or benefit notice for all members in the household
• 2024 Veteran benefit award letter
• 2024 Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefit letter for all members in the household
• 2024 or most recent Public Assistance Budget letter, which includes a listing of all family members in the case
• Court order, divorce decree, or signed letter from the non-custodial parent indicating how much child support was paid in 2024

*If you and/or your parent(s) cannot document any income for 2024, you must request and submit an IRS Verification of Non-filing Letter – Use IRS Form 4506-T.  You may also find more information here. Make sure to complete ALL sections of the form with requested information, checking box 7 & 8, and send to mailing address or fax number provided. You must submit the form to the IRS, or you may also visit your local IRS office in your borough or town to submit and receive the IRS non-filing letter in person. Please Note: The IRS 4506-T form itself cannot be submitted for this review; You must only submit the document received from the IRS for this review.

When submitting documents:

• Please make sure to scan and upload all requested financial and other documents as ONE PDF file.
• Upload clear scans only. We cannot accept camera phone pictures or JPEG files of documents.
• Use the following link to securely upload documents via the SEEK Economic Eligibility Form. Add your CUNYfirst Emplid to ensure your documents are matched correctly with your application.
• Important: Completing these steps doesn’t guarantee acceptance into Baruch College, but they’re required for us to continue reviewing your candidacy.

Important Things to know –  

• Find more information on Income Eligibility Requirements for the SEEK program. 
• Student/Parent(s) must submit all financial documents that apply to their household to be fully reviewed for Economic eligibility for the SEEK program. 
• Students who are unable to complete/submit a 2026-27 FAFSA application are encouraged to complete and submit a Senator Jose Peralta Dream Act application. 
• If you have met the income requirement for the SEEK program, you will receive an acceptance package from Baruch College into the SEEK program. Please remember this cannot happen unless you have submitted all required documents and have met the income requirement for the SEEK program.