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. |
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 https://collegerecon.com/military-veteran-scholarships/ |
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 |