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Financial Aid
There are a variety of financial aid programs in New York available to students who qualify. Each prospective student is encouraged to schedule a financial aid appointment to discuss the most suitable financial aid package that fits their need.
Our campuses all participate in the U.S. Department of Education Pell Grant and Stafford Loan programs outlined below.
To get started, you can fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) online, or we can assist you with this application at your appointment. Once your application is processed, we will review the results and inform you about your grant and loan eligibility.
Click here to start your application:
Pell Grants
A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, does not have to be repaid. Pell Grants are available to those who qualify, and only to undergraduate students who have not earned a Bachelor's or a professional degree. Pell Grants are considered a foundation of federal financial aid to which aid from other federal and nonfederal sources might be added.
Stafford Loan Program
The U.S. Department of Education administers the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program, which consists of what are generally known as Stafford loans for students and PLUS loans for parents. For up-to-date information on interest rates, loan fees and the various repayment options, please visit www.studentaid.ed.gov.
Our programs are approved for the training of veterans and other eligible persons by the Connecticut and New York Divisions of Veterans Affairs*. To determine or discuss your eligibility for these benefits as a veteran, or a spouse or dependent of a veteran, please contact the Veterans Administration by clicking the banner above to visit their web site. For general questions, you may also contact your school’s VA Certifying Official.
*Check with your local campus
Tuition Assistance Programs
The Workforce Investment Act (WIA) provides new educational opportunities to students who qualify due to unemployment. To find the CareerOneStop office nearest you, please visit their web site by clicking on their logo.
VESID
Individuals at our New York campuses may qualify for tuition assistance through VESID – Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities. For more information, visit www.vesid.nysed.gov.
Scholarships
Please inquire with your campus about current college scholarships in New York that may be available. You may also find the following web sites to be a great resource in your search for additional funding:
http://www.ctdhe.org/SFA/pdfs/CSPApplication.pdf – The Connecticut Capitol Scholarship Program provides state grants to help talented and needy students pay for college.
http://www.aarpfoundationwlc.org/ – The AARP Foundation's Women's Scholarship Program provides scholarship funds to women 40 and older seeking new job skills, training and educational opportunities to support themselves and their families.
http://nmcrs.org/education.html – The mission of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society's (NMCRS) education programs is to help eligible Navy and Marine Corps service members and their families pursue their academic goals by providing a source of education financing.
http://www.nexstarfoundation.org/ – The Nexstar Legacy Foundation is devoted to bringing new talent into the home services industry. Our scholarship program provides qualified individuals interested in entering or currently working in electrical fields funds to complete their education.
www.conntacinc.org – Free statewide educational counseling, scholarships and career planning services for the Connecticut campuses.
www.collegeboard.org – Click on the "For Students" link to access scholarship searches and the College Scholarship Service CSS/PROFILE® supplemental financial aid application required by many colleges.
www.collegenet.com/mach25 – A good jumping off point to many links.
www.fastweb.com – A searchable scholarship database.
www.finaid.org – A searchable scholarship database.
www.hsf.net – The Hispanic Scholarship Fund.
www.nebhe.org/explain.html – Tuition savings for New England residents studying in other New England states.
www.scholarshipsforhispanics.com – Sources of financial aid for Hispanic students.
www.uawlocal571.org/index.html – UAW Local 571, Marine Draftsmen’s Association scholarships for graduating high school seniors whose parent or legal guardian is a Local 571 member in good standing.
www.uncf.org – The United Negro College Fund.
www.yahoo.com/education/financial_aid – A directory of searchable scholarship databases.
www.aessuccess.org/afscmeC13 – Scholarships available to American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) members and their families.
www.bls.gov/oco – The Occupational Outlook Handbook that lists job descriptions with links to professional organizations' scholarships.
www.tylenolscholarship.com – Scholarships for students entering health professions.
www.legion.org/scholarships – American Legion's scholarships page and link to their college financial aid handbook, Need a Lift.
www.military.com – A searchable scholarship database for branches of the military.
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