Dear Parents, The FAFSA one-on-one workshop has been rescheduled to Saturday, Dec 9th from 11am - 2pm. Parents & Students will have the opportunity to work with volunteers to help complete their Free Application for Financial Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2018-2019 school year. Please contact Ms. Terraferma at 718-388-1260 x3311 or terraferma@whsad.org to schedule an appointment. See the attached flyer for listed of documents you need to bring and sets for creating a FSA ID. [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/2018-FAFSA-Parent-Flier-and-Checklist.doc"] … [Read more...]
Free SUNY Financial Aid Workshops
Once again, SUNY is offering two Financial Aid Days to assist students and their families in applying for financial aid and completing the FAFSA. This year, the dates are October 14 and November 18. These workshops are free of charge and open to all prospective college students and their families. Students can register at one of the 47 locations throughout New York State by going online at www.suny.edu/studentevents or by calling 1.800.342.3811. … [Read more...]
“Paying for College” Info Session – Saturday Jan 7th
Once the applications are all submitted, parents and students are still faced with the daunting task of paying for college! FAFSA, CSS/PROFILE, TAP... there might be many things that feel confusing. This information session will provide a comprehensive overview of what you need to do to be considered for financial aid, the types programs available, and how families can tackle paying for college, including: –When and how to apply for loans, scholarships, and work study –How to determine which options best suit their needs –How eligibility is determined and understanding the fine print January 7, 2017 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM The American Museum of Natural History 200 Central Park West, New York, NY … [Read more...]