Excelsior Scholarship application for the 2018-19 is now available. Students will need there TAP user name, password and Pin Number. Click here if you still have not applied for TAP. (NY State Tuition Assistance Program) The Excelsior Scholarship, in combination with other student financial aid programs, allows students to attend a SUNY or CUNY college tuition-free. Click here to apply. An applicant must: be a resident of NYS and have resided in NYS for 12 continuous months prior to the beginning of the term; be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen; have either graduated from high school in the United States, earned a high school equivalency diploma, or passed a federally approved "Ability to Benefit" test, as … [Read more...]
Workshop: Understanding Your Financial Aid Award Letters
Workshop: Understanding Your Financial Aid Award Letters
WHSAD & NY Cares are hosting a free workshop on Understanding Your Financial Aid Award letters on Thursday, March 22nd. You will have an opportunity to review your college acceptance letters and compare financial aid packages to see which is the best fit for you and your child. Please RSVP for this workshop at 718-388-1260 x3311 or terraferma@whsad.org Two time slots are available (6pm or 7pm). [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/2018-understanding-financial-aid-flyer.doc"] … [Read more...]
December Tasks for College Bound Students
Hi Seniors! Here are a few things you should be doing in the next 3 Weeks: Finish your college applicationsand essays and get them to the colleges. It's not too late to apply. See Ms. Terraferma Submit all other required documents to the colleges, such as your SAT and ACT scores. Submit your FAFSA. Our FAFSA day is December 9th. Contact Ms. Terraferma for an appointment. Check your email daily because this is how many colleges will communicate with you. Make sure to read all emails closely because sometimes colleges will need more information from you to make decisions. DID YOU APPLY TO CITY COLLEGE SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE? The Creative Challenge must be … [Read more...]
FAFSA Parent Workshop – Rescheduled to Dec 9th
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...]
American Dream Scholarship
The idea of the American Dream is the foundation of our nation -- one that says every individual has the opportunity for prosperity and success. But the possibility of this dream is dependent on the educational opportunities available to those in pursuit of the American Dream. Get $1000 Scholarship for "doing your homework" - take your American Dream Essay from Ms. Marmo's class and fine tune it for this scholarship. Submit a 500-700 word essay describing the career you want to pursue and how your education can contribute to the American Dream. Click here for instructions and more information. Deadline is June 1, 2016 … [Read more...]
Architecture Scholarship – Deadline May 15th
Walter A. Hunt, Jr. Scholarship, a two-year scholarship to supplement tuition and related costs for New York public high school students accepted to NAAB-accredited schools of architecture in the US. Nominees should demonstrate a high level of academic performance and evidence of financial need. [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Application_Cover_Page_writeable_pdf.pdf"] … [Read more...]
Scholarship Update – April Deadlines
General Lloyd W. “Fig” Newton Chapter Scholarship Sponsor: Tuskegee Airmen, Inc., Albuquerque, NM Amount: $1,000 Deadline: April 15, 2016 Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who have or will graduate in the school year 2015-2016. Applicant must submit an essay on the Tuskegee Airmen and a personal essay containing a “biographical sketch.” College Scholarship Contest Sponsor: Pelican Water Systems Amount: Up to $1,500 Deadline: April 15, 2016 Description: Scholarship is open to legal residents of the United States who are currently enrolled full-time at an accredited university in the United States. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to water conservation. General Scholarship for … [Read more...]