Financial Aid
Financial Aid
Completing and submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is free and quick, and it gives you access to the largest source of financial aid to pay for college. Applying gives you access to grants, loans, and work study jobs. Starting Oct. 1, students and parents may complete the FASFA. Step-by-step process for application is listed below.
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How to Create an Account and Username (FSA ID) for StudentAid.gov
#1 TO GET YOUR FSA ID, PLEASE GO TO…..https://fsaid.ed.gov (student and parent both need to create an FSA ID; students must do this first). After students create an account, parents need to make an account at the same link.
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TAP Application
After completing this online you will be directed to complete The New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP). Completing this gives you access to more aid from New York State to help you pay for college.
Other Helpful Sites
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College Affordability Guide
This site gives you information on affordable colleges in New York State
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FastWeb
Lets students create a personalized profile that can be matched against expansive databased of scholarships.
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Financial Aid application services of the College Board.
Allows students to apply for scholarships, grants, and other sources of financial aid.
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Higher Education Services Corporation
An excellent source for financial aid information for New York State students.
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New York’s 529 Plan
Offers families a tax-advantaged way to start saving now for college in the future.
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OnPoint for College
Free assistance for applications, FAFSA forms, school supplies, and more.
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