FAFSA
What is the name of the federal student aid application?
FAFSA!
What are the 3 CUNY schools in the Bronx?
Lehman College
Bronx Community College
Hostos Community College
What is the name of the NY state-specific financial aid application?
TAP (Tuition Assistance Program)
Letters of recommendation are letters written my teachers and high school staff to present you in the best possible light, showcasing your skills and abilities (sent to colleges and some jobs).
True or False: The only type of financial aid offered through FAFSA is students loans.
FALSE.
Usually, students are offered grants (FREE MONEY), loans, and a work-study option.
What is the difference between CUNY and SUNY schools?
CUNY: Public colleges in the 5 NYC boroughs
SUNY: Public colleges across New York state
What is the most amount of money can you get from TAP?
~$5,600
True or False: Revisions are cool but not necessary to create the best college essay you can.
FALSE!
REVISIONS ARE NECESSARY! GET FEEDBACK! MAKE CHANGES! THIS IS GOING TO BE A PROCESS <3
A FAFSA account.
True or false: There are no two-year SUNY colleges.
FALSE!
SUNY Westchester CC
SUNY Dutchess CC
SUNY Rockland CC
TRUE!
True or False: Every college requires you to write an essay to apply.
FALSE!
CUNY schools, for example, mostly do not require an essay.
True or False: You cannot use FAFSA $$ towards trade school.
FALSE!
As long as the trade school is accredited, and the program is longer than 15 weeks, you can put FAFSA $$ towards trade school.
True or False: You can learn a trade at a CUNY or SUNY school.
TRUE!
Welding, Automotive Repair, Aviation, Computer and IT Support, Construction, Healthcare & Medical, Culinary Arts, HVAC and Plumbing
True or False: Trade school is cheaper than college.
FALSE!
Trade schools can be very expensive. Lincoln Tech tuition, for example, ranges from $20-35K.
What is the name of a VERY IMPORTANT spreadsheet created for each student at UD that holds critical information throughout their college application process?
PASSWORD SHEET!!!
What is the name of the grant that many students earn through the FASFA (up to ~$7,000)?
PELL GRANT
True or False: You can apply for CUNY and SUNY schools through the same website.
FALSE! Each application lives on a different website. You need to create an account on both websites.
How many schools can you add to your FAFSA form (to receive your information)?
20
If you want to apply for a school outside of New York state, what is the name of the website you would probably use?
Common App