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• SUNY — State University of New York — 64-campus system — the largest comprehensive public university system in the US. Offers associate through doctoral degrees at affordable in-
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• FAFSA — Free Application for Federal Student Aid — Required first step to access all federal student aid including Pell Grants (up to $7,395/year in free money), Stafford Loans, and work-stud
• NY TAP — Tuition Assistance Program — New York State grants up to $5,665/year for full-time SUNY or CUNY students. Income-based and does not need to be repaid. Apply through HESC
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• NY HESC — Higher Education Services Corporation — NY State agency overseeing TAP, Excelsior Scholarship, and 20+ other scholarships and grants for NY college students. Apply for all NY finan