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Financial Aid Information
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College financial aid offices are very willing to help you with questions if you contact them. Also, please do not hesitate to call the Guidance Office if you have financial aid/FAFSA questions this winter and spring. We are glad to help so call anytime. There are numerous excellent web links and documents attached to this page to assist you will financial aid. Please check them out!
Related Files
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The Financial Aid Process Infographic
A great graphic chart of basic types of financial aid for college
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Who is my "Parent" on the FAFSA?
A document that helps students determine which parent's financial info to list on the FAFSA
Related Links
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"The Simple Dollar" Guide
A resource that provides parents the knowledge and tools necessary for instilling positive credit awareness and responsible financial habits. -
FAFSA APPLICATION LINK
This is the link where you can apply for federal financial aid including free grant money and student loans. All colleges require the FAFSA form. 98% of families use the on-line form instead of the paper form to apply for aid as the software is very secure and user-friendly. The FAFSA is a FREE application! -
FAFSA mistakes you can and should avoid
Good article on FAFSA filing mistakes to avoid
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Finaid
FinAid was established in the fall of 1994 as a public service. This award-winning site has grown into the most comprehensive source of student financial aid information, advice and tools -- on or off the web. Access to FinAid is free for all users and there is no charge to link to the site. Many counselors consider this the best all around website available for financial aid information. Information about: loans, scholarshisp, savings, military benefits and financial aid calculatorss are all available along with many more college and career planning tools. -
HESC - NYS Higher Education Services Corporation
HESC is a fantastic website that provides students, counselors and parents information on the following topics and many more: college and career planning, financial aid, management of loans offered through NYS such as the NYHelps loan, military service educational benefits, NYSaves 529 college account management,link to the NYS TAP grant application.
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How to Create an FSA ID
An FSA ID gives you access to Federal Student Aid’s online systems and can serve as your legal signature. THE FAFSA ID replaces the old FAFSA 4-digit PIN number that used to be used on-line as your signature. One parent and the student applying for aid need a FSA ID.
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LendEDU
This is a personal finance information site to help students and graduates make the best decisions when it comes to their finances.
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Paying for College (From Khan Academy)
Khan Academy's link to finaid info GREAT short videos to watch!