College & Career Readiness

Ms. Caruso

718-658-5407 - Ext. 2800
College and Career Center
Room 280F
Ext. 2808

Students don’t send letters of recommendation to colleges. Your recommender will receive an email with a link to upload the letter

FAFSA: FAFSA (Federal Financial Aid) - US Citizens, Permanent Residents, and Eligible Noncitizens (Asylum Granted)
Apply here: FAFSA® Application | Federal Student Aid
FSA ID: How to Create Your FSA ID
HOW TO GUIDE: Understanding FAFSA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAK2_xeRiAk
Use the IRS DATA RETRIEVAL TOOL if your parent is a US citizen/Permanent Resident (your parent will need to create their FSA ID and P.WORD in that section)
What is FAFSA? Complete Guide for 2022
What is the difference between a dependent student and an independent Student? Dependency Status | Federal Student Aid
FAQ and How To Guide: FAFSA-How-To-Guide.pdf

SUBMITTING FAFSA

Complete TAP (NYS Financial Aid) - AFTER Submitting FAFSA Grants from the State of New York to be used in colleges in NY.
NYS Student Aid Payment Application

Jose Peralta Dream Act - For Undocumented Students

Grants from the New York State for undocumented students
Apply here:
NYS Higher Education Services Corporation - Senator José Peralta New York State DREAM Act
This is a New York State financial aid application ONLY for seniors
who do not have citizenship or permanent residency in this country (undocumented students)

New York State Excelsior Scholarship (AFTER FAFSA and TAP)

CSS Profile - NOT REQUIRED FOR ALL COLLEGES

Scholarships Links

Google Drive Folder Link