The document provides an overview of financial aid options for students, including gift aid such as scholarships and grants, federal work-study opportunities, and loans. It highlights ways to improve eligibility for aid, such as taking challenging courses and applying for multiple scholarships. Additionally, it outlines college costs for attendance along with tips for reducing expenses while pursuing education.

8. Student Financial Services

9. What is Financial Aid?

10. Gift Aid- Scholarships and Grants Academic Talent Activities Heritage Financial need

12. Where to look? College Government High school Library Newspaper Associations Religious organizations Internet- CAUTION!

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14. Improve chances of receiving gift aid Academic Take challenging courses Study hard Seek help when needed Extra credit Edit work Take both SAT and ACT Attend review sessions Limit TV, internet and playing video games

15. Improve chances of receiving gift aid Apply for a lot of scholarships- meet deadlines Inform colleges of any financial difficulties Make connections Participate in long term activities Quality vs quantity participation

16. Loans - Student loans -Parent loans -Cosigner?

17. Federal Work Study FWS Job worked on campus Students earn wages Based on student schedule Does not count against next year’s financial aid application Earn more than just a degree!

18. Admission Application Time September through December This is an Exciting Time! Explore the Campus Know the requirements for admission

19. Financial Aid Time File Financial Aid Applications Senior Year in High School

20. Cost of Attendance Budget Tuition and fees $34,150 Room and Dining Plan $13,346 Books and Supplies $1,000 Miscellaneous $1,500 Transportation $1,556 Total for the year $51,552

21. Ways to save on college costs Stay in NY- avoid out of state fees; can’t take NY aid Work on campus for a free room Stay local- commute Buy used books, rent books, borrow books Brown bag lunch Take a small meal plan & buy low cost food Limit expensive food, drinks and entertainment Participate in free college activities If you can’t afford a higher priced college right away, go to a lower cost college first then transfer

22. Questions?