Financial Aid
- Financial Aid 101
Financial Aid Terminology Crossword
Quiz your financial aid knowledge with this fun crossword.
- New York Financial Aid
NY Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)
The Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) helps eligible New York State residents pay tuition at approved schools in New York State.
NY Excelsior Free Tuition Scholarship
The Excelsior Scholarship provides free tuition for residents of New York State attending a SUNY or CUNY two- or four-year degree program.
General Scholarship Information
Bill & Melinda Gates Scholarship
A last-dollar scholarship for students of minority and low-income backgrounds.
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
An achievement-based networking and scholarship program for high school students.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
A support and scholarship program for Hispanic students.
Posse Scholarship
Provides paid tuition at specific private colleges for seniors.
Quest Bridge Scholarship
Provides a full ride scholarship to private colleges for high achieving seniors.
Scholarship Plus
Provides financial assistance for high achieving, high financial need seniors throughout all four years of college.
Standardized Test Prep
Crash Course with Hank and John Green
A resource for quick rundowns of AP course material in a variety of subjects.
Kaplan AP Exam Practice
A free resource for practicing for AP exams regardless of the subject.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy provides free SAT prep videos and other resources for the test. Additionally, they provide individualized help for other school subjects.
NYC Department of Education College Entrance Exams
This provides a rundown of college entrance exams and information on how to test for free.
Princeton Review
Find free events near you for SAT and ACT prep as well as free practice tests online.
The ACT Website
The ACT is an alternative to the SAT. Most colleges accept both. The ACT’s website provides all the information you need to know about the ACT, as well as free test prep.
The College Board
The College Board is best known as the distributor of the SAT. This link brings you to its official SAT preparation page with tips and tricks to do your best on test day. Additionally, this is where you can register for the SAT, check your scores, and send them to colleges when the time comes to apply.
Union Test Prep
Union Test Prep provides free flashcards, practice tests, and study guides for the ACT.
Varsity Tutors
Receive access to free ACT courses and one SAT course to prepare for college entrance exams.
