Financial Assistance Guide

HOWTOGET HELP PAYING FOR COLLEGE: SIGNUP AT FAFSA.GOV TOREQUEST FSA IDs FOR YOU AND YOUR PARENT(S) COLLECT NECESSARY INFO: • Your social security number • Your parents’ social security numbers and dates of birth • Your parents’ marital status • Tax returns for you and your parents • W-2s for you and your parents • Bank, stock, real estate, and business records for you and your parents • Untaxed income records • Your driver’s license number • Your alien registration number (for non-U.S. citizens) FILE THE FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA) The fastest way to file is online at www.fafsa.gov . You can also call 1-800-4-FED-AID to request a paper application. Our school code is 002881. IF YOU’RE A NEWYORK STATE RESIDENT: COMPLETE THE TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TAP) APPLICATION Use the link on the FAFSA confirmation page or visit www.hesc.ny.gov for more information. Our school code is 2160. IF YOU’RE A NEWYORK STATE RESIDENT: COMPLETE THE EXCELSIOR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION Visit www.hesc.ny.gov to apply for the New York State Excelsior Scholarship. WATCH YOUR EMAIL INBOX You will receive a notice from the U.S. Department of Education with a link to access your Student Aid Report (SAR). FOLLOWUP You’ll receive a financial assistance package fromWestchester Community College that includes any financial aid and scholarships you qualify for. Follow the instructions included with the package so that your awards may be applied. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Although international students are not eligible for federal or state financial aid, they can apply for scholarships by completing the International Student Application at www.sunywcc.edu/international The DREAMAct gives undocumented and other students access to state-administered aid and scholarships. To determine your eligibility and to apply, visit www.hesc.ny.gov/dream. PRIORITY DEADLINE Complete steps 1 - 5 by May 1 to secure financial assistance for the fall. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 2020-02-25