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07/03/2024

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02/12/2024

After more than a quarter century helping students, and their parents, navigate the college admissions process, I am hanging up my tassel.

Henceforth, I will be the Chief Happiness Officer at Grandparent! 😊

Thank you all for your support and kindness through the years!

01/05/2024

Here is the link to the NYS Excelsior Scholarship Program* for students attending CUNY or SUNY colleges. Covers up to full-tuition for students with household income of $125,000 or less.

https://www.hesc.ny.gov/pay-for-college/financial-aid/types-of-financial-aid/nys-grants-scholarships-awards/the-excelsior-scholarship.html

Applications for the Excelsior Scholarship for 2024-25 will become available later this year.

*Students applying for a NYS Excelsior Scholarship MUST submit a NYS TAP Application as well as the FAFSA. This can be done upon submission of the FAFSA. There will be a link on the FAFSA acknowledgment of submission page.

Excelsior Scholarship Program The Excelsior Scholarship, in combination with other student financial aid programs, allows students to attend a SUNY or CUNY college tuition-free. The program covers tuition for eligible SUNY and CUNY students. For the 2024-25 academic year, families who earned $125,00...

12/24/2023

The “Better FAFSA” Is Coming… Eventually

Students and families will see a redesigned FAFSA this year. Here's how to fill it out.

12/07/2023

A Guide to the 2024-25 FAFSA

The 2024-2025 FAFSA® Key changes the families of high school and college students need to know

12/01/2023

Need Help with the FAFSA? Wyatt has your back!

FAFSA chatbot is here to help you complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

11/26/2023

The Redesigned FAFSA Form for 2024-25 Will Be Available By December 31

11/01/2023

FAFSA | How To Get Your FSA ID

10/31/2023

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09/13/2023

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07/11/2023

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07/06/2023

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