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Stay informed on the latest developments in the SUNY Financial Aid Program (SUNYFAP) and Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) with increased financial literacy training, scholarship opportunities, and important updates on loans for students. Learn about changes in the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) and the impact of the 2009 budget on student financial aid. Discover how to navigate the application process efficiently and access valuable resources for managing your financial responsibilities as a student.
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SUNYFAP 2009 HESC Update
PLUS Loan Auction Postponed
Loan Updates • e-MPN Entrance Counseling • EFT Express update • AltLoan Connection
Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) and 2009 Budget • A new requirement that income from New York State, Federal and local government pensions be included when determining TAP eligibility was included in the new budget
Scholarships and Loan Forgiveness • Flight 3407 Memorial Scholarship Program • Regents Health Care and Professional Opportunity scholarships sunset
Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) • TAP program remains essentially unchanged: • Maintains current TAP award calculations for students attempting 12 or more credits • Maintains current academic standards • Maintains income adjustments for students with multiple family members in college • Maintains funding for graduate students
2009-10 Application Processing • 256,082 applications processed as of April 20, 2009 • 20,000 more applications processed for 2009-10 than this time last year • 2008-09 processing was up 30,000 over 2007-08 Application Type by percentage: ETA 7% FAFSA Direct 32% Renewal Process 36% ATOTW 25% • Estimated TAP awards available in early May, 2009
Financial Literacy Training • HESC staff continues to conduct financial literacy sessions across the state • This year a total of 71 sessions were completed • 1065 college students at 17 schools • 2329 high school students at 21 schools
Financial Literacy • FACTS - Financial Literacy Modules available on HESCWeb • HESC Staff • Train the trainer • New financial literacy tools • Web-based • Borrowers can proceed at own pace
School Rating Importance Level Lender Response Completing the RFI Provide additional details here RFI
SUNYFAP 2009 HESC Update