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SOURCE OF
AID
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MONETARY
VALUE
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HOW TO APPLY
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1. College
scholarships
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Varies,
based on financial need. Some awards
are based on academic merit.
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Complete
the FAFSA and, in some cases, the CSS Profile and/or the college’s own
financial aid application.
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2. Federal Pell
Grant
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Amount
varies, based on financial need.
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Complete
the FAFSA.
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3. Federal
Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
(FSEOG)
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Amount
varies, based on financial need.
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Complete
the FAFSA
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4. Tuition
Assistance Program (TAP)
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Amount
varies, based on financial need.
NOTE: The TAP award can only be
used at colleges in NY State.
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Complete
the FAFSA and TAP application. Visit www.tapweb.org
for more information.
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5. National
Merit & National Achievement Scholarships
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Amount
varies.
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Take
the PSAT exam. Please visit www.nationalmerit.org
for more information.
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6. Higher
Education Opportunity Program (HEOP)
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The
amount varies and is based on academic as well as economic criteria.
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The
HEOP program is available only at private colleges in New York State. Please check with individual colleges to
determine if you qualify for HEOP.
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7. Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)
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The
amount varies and is based on academic as well as economic criteria.
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This
scholarship is available only to students attending a SUNY college.
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8. ROTC
Scholarships (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps)
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Pays
for tuition, books, fees, and other expenses.
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Please
visit www.rotc.com
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9. Various
private scholarships (e.g., Posse, New York Times). Colleges may deduct all
or part of these from item 1 above.
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The
amount varies and may be based on various different factors.
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Apply
directly to community agencies, corporations, unions, foundations, religious
organizations, clubs, civic, and cultural groups. Check the College Office’s
online Bulletin frequently. See
websites at end of handbook
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