Financial Aid

Finding Information on
Financial Aid

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The cost of higher education can present a great challenge to those wishing to pursue an academic degree. Many resources are available to help both future and current students find ways to finance academic studies. Below are lists of recommended Web sites, reference books at the ACC Library and other resources to help you get started.

For questions about financial aid at ACC, contact ACC's Financial Aid office at (518)743-2223 or see their Web site's many useful links:

• Application Procedures
• Recipient Characteristics
• Eligibility

• Tuition Deferment & Summer Aid
• Financial Aid Sources
• Federal Tax Credits

World Wide Web:

The Web contains a wealth of information for students looking for assistance in preparing, applying, and paying for college. Many Web sites offer scholarship search engines/databases as well.

Note: (ED) indicates the Web site originates from the U.S. Dept. of Education.

You may find this group of Web sites most helpful:

http://www.fafsa.ed.gov	File or correct the FAFSA form online. (ED)
http://www.pin.ed.gov	Apply for federal PIN for electronic signature of FAFSA. (ED)
http://www.hesc.com	N.Y. State info. on grants (TAP, scholarships) and loans.
http://www.nslds.ed.gov	Review student grant and loan history. (ED)
http://www.fastweb.com	Scholarship search, career and financial planning.
http://www.mapping-your-future.org	Complete the loan entrance interview; information on preparing, planning and paying for college.
http://www.sss.gov	Register for selective service on line (men).

Other useful financial aid Web sites are:

http://www.collegeboard.com	Educational association; general admissions/aid information.
http://www.collegeispossible.org	Preparing, planning and paying for college.
http://www.collegenet.com	Scholarship searches and admissions application for selected schools.
http://www.collegesavings.org	College savings plans.
http://www.ed.gov	Dept. of Education home page. (ED)
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p970.pdf	Tax benefits for education
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSFAP/DirectLoan/calc.html	Various calculators for budgets, loan repayment. (ED)
http://www.studentaid.ed.gov	Applying for aid, paying back loans. (ED)
http://www.finaid.org	General financial aid information.
http://www.finaid.org/scholarships/scams.phtml	Protecting yourself from scholarship scams.
http://www.gotocollege.com	Scholarship search, financial iad, chat room.
http://www.irs.gov	IRS forms, publications, general information.
http://www.nasfaa.org	Planning and paying for college offered by NASFAA.
http://www.nchelp.org	Legislative information on aid.
http://www.nymentor.edu	Comprehensive information for NYers from 7th grade through college graduation.
http://www.nysfaaa.org	Student and family resource center provides advice on applying for aid.
http://www.petersons.com	Comprehensive educational Web site from Peterson’s.
http://www.scholarshipexperts.com	Free scholarship searches.
http://www.scholarshipfund.org	Children’s Scholarship Fund for low income families.
http://www.scholarship-page.com	Scholarship search service.
http://slsc.albany.edu	Student Loan Service Center - SUNY
http://www.students.gov	Student gateway to US. government student web sites
http://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/eduhome.htm	College comparisons, by U.S. News.

The above information was gathered from financial aid professionals across the country via the FINAID-L discussion list.

Books:

Search the library’s online catalog (http://www.sunyacc.edu/library/ > Finding Books> Catalog) using the subject headings “Scholarships United States” or “Student aid United States” to find books such as these:

College Costs and Financial Aid Handbook	REFERENCE LB 2342 .C64 2005
College Board Guide to Getting Finanacial Aid	REFERENCE LB 2342 .G85 2006
Peterson's College Money Handbook	REFERENCE LB 2338 .P68 2008
Directory of Financial Aids for Women	REFERENCE LB 2338 .D564 2005
Don’t Miss Out	REFERENCE LB 2337.4 .L44 2007/08
The Scholarship Book 2003:The complete guide to private-sector scholarships, felloewships, grants and loans for the undergraduate	REFERENCE LB 2338 .S36 2002
Getting Finanancial Aid 2008	REFERENCE LB 2342 .C633 2007
100 Ways to Cut the High Cost of Attending College	CIRCULATING LB 2337.4 .V56 2002
Pathways to Career Success for Minorities	CIRCULATING LC 3727 .P27 2000
Financial Aid for the Utterly Confused	CIRCULATING LB 2337.4 .B455 2007
Ferguson Career Resources Guide to Grants, Scholarlships & Other Financial Resources	REFERENCE LB 2337.4 .F47 2007
Pathways to Career Success for Women	CIRCULATING HF 5382.65 .P38 2000

Important Telephone Numbers:

ACC’s Financial Aid Office	(518) 743-2223
Federal Student Aid Information Center	1-800-433-3243 (1-800-4-FED-AID)
N.Y.S. Higher Education Services Corp.	1-888-697-4372 (1-888-NYS-HESC)
(For the hearing impaired: 1-800-445-5234)

Updated June 2008/MG/JM/BDA