Scholarship
COLLEGE EXPENSES/FINANCIAL AID
SOURCES OF FINANCIAL AIDGrants and Scholarships: Money that you do not repay.
| SOURCE OF AID | MONETARY VALUE | HOW TO APPLY |
| 1. College scholarships | Varies, based on financial need. Some awards are based on academic merit. | Complete the FAFSA and, in some cases, the CSS Profile and/or the college’s own financial aid application. |
| 2. Federal Pell Grant | Amount varies, based on financial need. | Complete the FAFSA. |
| 3. Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) | Amount varies, based on financial need. | Complete the FAFSA |
| 4. Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) | Amount varies, based on financial need. NOTE: The TAP award can only be used at colleges in NY State. | Complete the FAFSA and TAP application. Visit www.tapweb.org for more information. |
| 5. National Merit & National Achievement Scholarships | Amount varies. | Take the PSAT exam. Please visit www.nationalmerit.org for more information. |
| 6. Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) | The amount varies and is based on academic as well as economic criteria. | 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. |
| 7. Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) | The amount varies and is based on academic as well as economic criteria. | This scholarship is available only to students attending a SUNY college. |
| 8. ROTC Scholarships (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps) | Pays for tuition, books, fees, and other expenses. | Please visit www.rotc.com |
| 9. Various private scholarships (e.g., Posse, New York Times). Colleges may deduct all or part of these from item 1 above. | The amount varies and may be based on various different factors. | 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 |