Resource Links

U.S. Department of Education — Information about federally based aid and resources.

• FAFSA on the Web — Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Must be completed yearly to determine the student's eligibility for funding through federally based programs.


• Students.gov — Scholarships and other financial aid resources.


• College.gov — Go-to source for information and resources about planning, preparing and paying for postsecondary education.

• Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) Calculator — Use to determine your possible eligibility for NYS TAP Award.


• Financial Awareness and Consumer Training for Students (FACTS) — HESC has a financial literacy curriculum presented in modules, each covering different aspects of personal finance.


• Ombudsman Information for Title IV Students — The US Department of Education’s Office of Student Financial Assistance Ombudsman is available to assist students in resolving loan disputes and other problems. Contact them at the following toll free number for assistance: 877.557.2575. Additional information is available at the Department of Education’s Federal Student Aid Ombudsman website.
  
  Note: Additional Financial Assistance information is presented in the Undergraduate and Graduate sections of this chapter.

• Expected Family Contribution (EFC) Calculator — Use to determine your possible EFC before filing FAFSA.

FastWeb — Free scholarship search service

ScholarshipExperts — Free scholarship search service

FinAid — The SmartStudent Guide to Financial Aid

Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities — New York's Private Colleges and Universities

American Educational Guidance Center — Colleges, College Scholarships, and Financial Aid Page

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Peterson's Education Portal

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