Researching Financial Aid

This page contains links to outside websites which can help you through the financial aid process.

  • The contains resources to help you research and apply for Federal Aid and manage your student loans. Use the to receive an early estimate of your Student Aid Index (SAI) and eligibility for federal student aid. You can also view (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) so you know what to expect before you begin.
  • The contains resources to help you research and apply for the NYS TAP (Tuition Assistance Program) Grant and other NYS Scholarships. You can log into your account to check the status and make any changes such as your school code or mailing address.
  • Visit to view questions and answers about New York State's College Savings Program.
  • The can answer your tax questions pertaining to education tax credits, IRAs, student loan interest deductions, and tax law changes.
  • The can provide information on VA education benefits. If you are currently serving in the military, you may be eligible for funding offered through the Department of Defense Tuition Assistance program. If you are the spouse or child of a service member, you may be eligible for certain Department of Defense financial assistance or Post-9/11 GI Bill transfer of service benefits.
  • The can give you information on the servicing of your Nursing Loans after you leave 魅影直播 State.
  • This provides selected data from over 7,000 postsecondary institutions. It offers a wide range of information including programs offered, retention and graduation rates, financial aid available, cohort default rates (CDR), campus safety, accreditation, and estimated student expenses. Users can build a list of schools for side by side comparison, use an interactive map to pinpoint the schools location and export information into a spreadsheet.

Important Note: GI Bill is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by the VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at .