- Food Pantry app
- Plentiful is a free, easy-to-use reservation system for food pantries and the people they serve. Use Plentiful to find pantries and get the food you need, without waiting in line.
- Food Vouchers for Hostos Café
- Transportation Assistance (if you qualify)
- Emergency Need Based Scholarship Assistance
- Referral Services to Unit/Academic Departments
- Farmer Market Health Bucks (Seasonal – August – November)
File Your Taxes for Free!
Get free tax preparation and e-file submission through this special IRS approved program. Come see us during tax season from January through April.
Come see us if you are:
- A student at Hostos CC
- A parent or guardian claiming a Hostos CC student as a dependent
Why see our tax professionals?
- The American Opportunity Tax Credit is worth up to $2,500 of the cost of tuition and related expenses, including books. Even if you don't make enough money to file a return, file anyway because you may get up to $1,000 in your refund.
- It's easy and FREE!
- You need to file a tax return in order to file your FAFSA form and apply for financial aid.
What do you need to bring?
Photo ID and social security cards for everyone on tax return- W-2 forms for each job
- If claiming child care tax credit, documentation & provider tax ID
- Any other tax-related documentation you have received (i.e. 1099)
- If married and filing jointly, spouse must be present.
Eligibility: Students & their parents earning
- Less than $18,000 annually with no children; OR
- Less than $50,000 annually with children
- International Students Welcome!
Tax Preparation provided by: ARIVA - www.ariva.org