Other Resources

While we consider the resources below to be reliable and traditionally useful to students, we are not responsible for their content. 

For Rochester City School District Students:
Rochester College Access Network (RCAN) is a valuable local resource. Their website includes information about completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), local colleges, college and career fairs, true cost of college, local financial aid and college open house events, and much more. 

Financial Aid Resources

• American Opportunity Tax Credit and Lifetime Learning Credit
• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to apply for federal financial aid OR complete the FAFSA4caster to estimate your financial aid eligibility and college costs. Learn more about applying for FAFSA and how to complete the application here.
• Federal Student Aid
• FinAid
• NYS Higher Education Services
  
  
  • NYS Excelsior Scholarship (SUNY and CUNY Schools)
  • NYS Enhance Tuition Awards (Private Schools)

College Preparation Resources

• College Board
• Peterson’s College Guide
• SUNY REOC College Preparation
• SUNY REOC College and Career Connection

Local Scholarship Resources

• The Farash Foundation First in Family Scholarships
• Ibero-American Action League Scholarship
• Urban League of Rochester Black Scholars Program

National Scholarship Resources

• A Better Chance
• College Board Scholarship Search
• FastWeb
• SallieMaeFund
• Scholarships.com
• Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund

Vocational and Technical Scholarships and Workforce Development Resources

• Finger Lakes Works
• GLOW Workforce New York
• NYSED ACCES-VR Adult Career and Continuing Education Services
• Rochester Works
• Vocational Scholarship Information at CollegeScholarships.org