Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA):  College-bound students must complete the FAFSA online each year that they are in college.  Students who are NY State residents and plan to attend a NY State college should also fill out the online TAP form for NY state financial aid (administered through HESC). On the confirmation page of the FAFSA, students can select a link to TAP/HESC and much of the biographical info. will be imported -which saves you some data entry and time.  Will also need to create a log-in for TAP/HESC account.

   -FAFSA tax income source is "prior-prior", meaning taxes used for college entry yr. is always two years prior.

         Example:  Student entering college in the fall of 2024 will use federal taxes from 2022 (prior-prior). 

 

College Financial Aid Night Slide Presentation (from Nov. 8, 2023) - Two handouts that were made available at the event:  Fin. Aid Handout   ;   Fin. Aid Award Letter Worksheet

 

 

FAFSA - Official government website for applying for financial aid. Tips to get you started.  

 

FAFSA ID's: student and one parent need for filing with the FAFSA on the web. Website also has info. on how to resolve FAFSA ID log-in issues. 

 

NYS Financial Aid (TAP) - NYS students can apply for NYS financial aid if they will be attending a NYS college.

 

CCS Profile:  In addition to the FAFSA form ("federal methodology"), the CCS Profile ("institutional methodology") is another financial aid form that some institutions may require and is more comprehensive.  The link lists colleges that require its use.

 

Scholarship Scams to be aware of:  Scholarship Scams

 

Paying for Financial Aid Assistance? - Read this first.