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Financial Aid 101
Financial Aid 101
Types of Financial Aid
Types of Financial Aid
Types of Financial Aid Applications: What type of financial aid applications are there? What is FAFSA? Use this resource to learn more.
List of Financial Aid Programs: There are many types of financial aid programs available, including grants, scholarships, loans, and more.
Paying for College Quick Guide: This guide provides a quick overview of how financial aid is applied to the cost of attending college.
Financial Aid Terminology Crossword: Quiz your financial aid knowledge with this fun crossword.
New York Financial Aid
New York Financial Aid
NY Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)
The Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) helps eligible New York State residents pay tuition at approved schools in New York State.
In NY State, students with various immigration statuses can access various types of tuition awards. To view the webinar in Spanish, click here.
NY Excelsior Free Tuition Scholarship
The Excelsior Scholarship provides free tuition for residents of New York State attending a SUNY or CUNY two- or four-year degree program.
General Scholarships
General Scholarships
Lists of Scholarships Available
Lists of Scholarships Available
Quest Bridge Scholarship for high achieving seniors (full rides to private colleges)
Posse Scholarship for seniors (free tuition at specific private colleges)
Scholarship Plus for high achieving high financial need seniors (assistance throughout all four years of college)
Standardized Test Prep
Standardized Test Prep
Online Preparation Resources
Online Preparation Resources
The College Board: The College Board is best known as the distributor of the SAT. This link brings you to its official SAT preparation page with tips and tricks to do your best on test day. Additionally, this is where you can register for the SAT, check your scores, and send them to colleges when the time comes to apply.
Khan Academy: Khan Academy provides free SAT prep videos and other resources for the test. Additionally, they provide individualized help for other school subjects
This PDF provides a list of free and low-cost SAT prep programs throughout the city, organized by borough.
This PrepScholar post provides a list of colleges that do not require the SAT.
The ACT Website: The ACT is an alternative to the SAT. Most colleges accept both. The ACT's website provides all the information you need to know about the ACT, as well as free test prep.
Union Test Prep: Union Test Prep provides free flashcards, practice tests, and study guides for the ACT.
Activities for Students and Families
Activities for Students and Families
COVID-19 Resources For Undocumented Families: Community resources available to undocumented families, nationwide and by state.
Free things to do: Ideas for activities, podcasts to listen to, and arts and crafts activities you can do at home. More activities you can do from home to continue learning and stay engaged include:
Community Resource Document: Resources compiled by the community to support families in remote learning, social distancing, and additional support that may be needed.
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