You committed to a school… now what? Living on campus? Taking out loans?
Whatever your situation, go through this checklist to ensure a smooth transition to college
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Learn the fundamentals of financial aid!
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Do you qualify for the Excelsior Scholarship? Find out here!
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Looking for guidance about SUNY’s Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)?
Check out the EOP freshman profiles
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Check out CollegeBoard’s 3 Step process for getting financial aid!
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Heard the term “EOP” a bunch, but maybe still aren’t sure what it means?
Here are some of the Frequently Asked Questions (and answers) about SUNY’s Educational Opportunity Program
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“When universities go through admissions applications, they take many factors into consideration, like your grades, your extracurriculars, and even your personality!”
Many schools are transitioning to need-blind admissions policies, which remove economic status as an admissions criteria.
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“Many colleges are committed to remaining affordable to each admitted student regardless of their financial circumstances. A college or university that promises to make sure every penny of an accepted student’s demonstrated financial need is covered through grants, work-study, scholarships, and in some cases, federal student loans, is considered a 100% meet need college.”
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Did you know that some schools are committed to making sure all admitted students can afford to attend, regardless of whether they are scholarship recipients?
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Students and their families are expected to contribute to the cost of college to the extent that they’re able. Using the Expected Family Contribution Calculator can give you an insight into this.
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Scholarships are an additional finance option when paying for college.
Use this College Board Scholarship Finder to search for different scholarships that can help you pay for college.
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Financial aid can help you afford college. Check out these 3 steps on how to get Financial Aid.
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Since 2004, Student Leaders has been part of our ongoing commitment to youth employment and economic mobility. Preparing a diverse pipeline of community-minded young students with the leadership training they need to be successful in the workforce is vital to our approach to responsible growth and helps to build thriving communities. Through our Student Leaders program we connect more than 300 community-minded high school juniors and seniors from nearly 100 communities to employment, skills development and service. They're awarded paid summer internships with local nonprofits such as Boys and Girls Clubs of America and Habitat for Humanity and participate in a national leadership summit in Washington, D.C. The Student Leaders Summit focuses on skill building and creating a more civically engaged society.
As a Student Leader, you will participate in an eight-week paid internship at a local nonprofit organization where you will learn first-hand about the needs of your community and the critical role nonprofits play. In addition, you will learn valuable civic, social and business leadership skills. Each Student Leader will attend the Student Leaders Summit held in Washington, D.C. where you will learn how government, business and the nonprofit sector work together to address critical community needs.
To become a Student Leader, you must:
Currently be a junior or senior in high school
Be able to participate in an 8-week paid internship at a local nonprofit organization and work 35 hours a week
Be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship through the end of September 2020
Be able to participate in a week-long Student Leaders Summit in Washington, DC (Summer 2020) (All expenses paid. This week will be part of your 8-week experience.)
Be a student in good standing at your school
Obtain a letter of recommendation from a teacher, guidance counselor, or school administrator
Program Overview
The Mexican Studies Scholarship Fund awards scholarships to highly motivated students. The scholarship program is intended to help current and future community leaders to advance their educational goals. Recipients will work closely with the Institute staff and community-based organizations to advance the Mexican and/or immigrant community. Criteria for selection are academic achievement, financial need, and commitment to service in the immigrant and/or Mexican community in New York, without consideration of immigration status.
Award Amount
Up to $7,000 to current and prospective CUNY students.
Eligibility Requirements:
Have graduated or will graduate from high school or have earned or will earn a high school equivalency diploma by the end of the 2019-2020 academic year
Intend to enroll full time in an associate or baccalaureate program at a CUNY Campus in Fall 2020 AND Spring 2021
OR If a Graduate Student, must intend to enroll full time in a master's degree program either Fall 2020 OR Spring 2021
Must demonstrate significant financial need
Willingness to be a lifelong learner
Openness to share experiences and accomplishments to inspire other students
APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 31ST, 2020 11:59PM EST
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Scholarships don't have to exist in your rich reveries. Let your dreams be your muse - and your ticket to free money for school. One "dreamer" in our I Have a Dream Scholarship Scholarship will receive $1,500 to help make his or her educational dream come true.
Applicants must:
Be thirteen (13) years of age or older at the time of application
Be legal residents of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia
Be currently enrolled (or enroll no later than the fall of 2026) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education
Submit an online written response to the question:
"We want to know... what do you dream about? Whether it's some bizarre dream you had last week, or your hopes for the future, share your dreams with us for a chance to win $1,500 for college." (250 words or less)