TRiO Student Support Services at Fulton-Montgomery Community College

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Financial Aid for Transfer Students

* Know the Financial Aid Deadlines for your transfer school (each school is different).

If you do not already have one, apply for a PIN number at http://www.pin.ed.gov This four-digit number identifies you to the Department of Education and is used as an electronic signature.

Apply for Federal Financial Aid at www.fafsa.ed.gov

If you are a New York State resident, apply for TAP on the link provided after you file your FAFSA

Check with institutions you are applying to in order to determine if any other financial aid forms are required

Apply for scholarships and grants if they are available to you (check your transfer's school's website)

Look into Work Study programs available at the college (you must select that you want Work Study on your FAFSA and be deemed eligible)

Keep organized: take notes, write calendar reminders for deadlines and contacts

Surf the web for financial aid advice and scholarships

Transfer Scholarships

Transfer Scholarship assistance for FMCC transfer graduates are available at many four-year colleges and universities. Check with the college to learn about their individual policy for awarding scholarships. Students need to plan ahead as most colleges will require an application process with very strict deadlines. Contact your college(s) early!

Scholarship criteria and application processes will vary. In some cases, completing an application for admissions is all that is required. Some will require an essay, a resume or perhaps an interview, and they may be merit-based, need-based, or both. Deadlines for scholarship applications will vary.

Helpful Scholarship Websites

http://www.fastweb.com

http://www.gocollege.com
http://www.minority-scholarships-guide.com
http://hsf.net/

Or contact the Financial Aid office at FMCC for additional opportunities at 518-3622 ext. 8200

Helpful Websites

NYS Higher Education Servicing Center http://www.hesc.org

Sallie Mae http://www.salliemae.com

FinAid! The SmartStudent Guide to Financial Aid http://www.finaid.org

ACT Test http://www.act.org

Scholarships http://www.scholarships.com

Peterson's Comprehensive Guide to College Information http://www.petersons.com