Financial Aid Tips and Links
Listed below are links to tips, hints, and steps to help you navigate the Financial Aid Process.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA):
The FAFSA form allows students to request federal grants, work-study and loans, all in one application. It is required for the college application process. Additional Resources, including some that are new for 2021-22 School Year:
Apply for Financial Aid- FAFSA
FAFSA- 7 Easy Steps to the FAFSA video
FAFSA- Tips and Common Mistakes to Avoid
2023-24 IRS Data Retrieval Tool
NYS Dream Act (with links to information in various languages)
NYS Dream Act Eligibility and Application in Spanish
TRIO- Adult Educational Opportunity Center Provides assistance with completion of FAFSA and application process
College Scholarship Service (CSS) Profile:
The CSS Profile, short for the College Scholarship Service Profile, is an online application created and maintained by College Board that allows college students to apply for non-federal financial aid. It is primarily designed to give member institutions of the College Board a comprehensive look at the financial and family situation of students and their families to use as they determine their eligibility for institutional financial aid. It is more detailed than the US federal application, FAFSA.
CSS- Participating Institutions and Programs
New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP):
The New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) helps eligible New York residents pay tuition at approved schools in New York State. Depending on the academic year in which you begin study, an annual TAP award can be up to $5,165. Because TAP is a grant, it does not have to be paid back.