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When in doubt, reach out.<\/p>\n

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Join our financial aid workshops to get help with any of your questions and concerns. <\/strong>Below are our upcoming sessions:<\/p>\n

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Our team is working on our upcoming financial aid sessions. Scroll down for insight on our previous sessions.\u00a0<\/div>\n

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Join our sessions that dive deeper<\/strong> into specific financial aid topics. Each session is designed to help you understand the different aids we offer, so you can maximize your funding opportunities.<\/p>\n

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Learn about the financial aid programs offered by New York State, including the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) and the Excelsior Scholarship.<\/p>\n

We will cover eligibility criteria, application requirements, and important information about maintaining your award throughout your academic career.<\/p>\n

This session has concluded. The presentation is available here: NYS Aid Explained<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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We will walk through eligibility criteria, program details, and key deadlines to help participants understand the financial aid options available to support their educational goals.<\/p>\n

This session has concluded. The presentation is available here: FINANCIAL AID 101<\/a><\/strong>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”UNDERSTANDING STUDENT LOANS: MAKING INFORMED BORROWING DECISIONS” open_toggle_background_color=”rgba(209,209,209,0.29)” closed_toggle_text_color=”#FFFFFF” closed_toggle_background_color=”#E71939″ toggle_icon=”A||divi||400″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”20px” open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”20px” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” body_font_size=”16px” body_line_height=”1.6em” background_color=”#FFFFFF” background_enable_color=”on” custom_margin=”42px||||false|false” link_option_url_new_window=”on” border_radii=”on|12px|12px|12px|12px” border_color_all=”rgba(192,192,192,0.24)” box_shadow_style=”preset4″ box_shadow_color=”#E71939″ global_colors_info=”{}” toggle_font=”|800|||||||” toggle_font_size=”23px” toggle_line_height=”1.2em” closed_toggle_font=”–et_global_heading_font|800|||||||” closed_toggle_font_size=”23px” closed_toggle_line_height=”1.2em” open=”off”]We will cover the fundamentals of student loans, including the differences between federal and private loans, interest rates, repayment information, and responsible borrowing practices.<\/p>\n

This session will provide guidance to help students make thoughtful decisions about financing their education.<\/p>\n

This session has concluded. The presentation is available here: Understanding Student Loans<\/a><\/strong>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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