Other Sources of Aid
FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION
Applying for financial aid is easier than you might think, because there are a number of resources that can help you put together an affordable higher education package. Here are a few to get you started.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
CollegeBoard.com College Financing Calculators
FastWeb Scholarship Search
New York State Higher Education Services Corp. (TAP)
college.gov
U.S. Department of Education Student Guide
OTHER SOURCES OF AID
When you file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), we will check your eligibility for Federal, State and institutional need-based programs.
NEED-BASED GRANTS
Federal Grants
Federal Pell Grant
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG)
National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (SMART)
Please visit the following link for information regarding these programs: http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/attachments/siteresources/Grant_Programs_Fact_Sheet_04_2009.pdf.
State Grants
New York Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) and Scholarships are available for students that meet residence, income, academic, or other requirements, as established by state law. If you are from New York State, once you complete the FAFSA, your information will be forwarded to the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (NYSHESC). If you have never received a state award before, or if NYSHESC needs more information, you will be sent an Express TAP Application to complete.
An estimated NYS TAP award may be included as part of your financial aid awards, however the state’s notification is your official approved award. Some students may also be selected for state-sponsored awards such as the Academic Excellence Scholarship or the NYS Leaders of Tomorrow award.
More information about NYS financial aid programs is available at: http://www.hesc.com/content.nsf/SFC/Students_Families_Borrowers_and_Counselors.
Clarkson Grants
When you file the FAFSA, we will automatically check your eligibility for a Clarkson Grant. These awards are based on strong potential for success and financial need.
STUDENT EMPLOYMENT
If you have financial need, as determined by the FAFSA, you are eligible to work under the Federal Work Study Program. You will have the opportunity to seek jobs at various sites on and off campus. Federal Work Study money is allocated to the University by the federal government and jobs are contingent upon funding. Once you find a job, you will be added to the University payroll and paid bi-weekly by check.
If you do not qualify for Federal Work Study, you may be considered for the University Work Program to work on campus.
More information about student employment, including job listings, is available at http://www.clarkson.edu/sas/financial/studentemploy.html.
SCHOLARSHIP SEARCHES
We encourage you to apply for additional scholarships. We will not reduce our scholarship/grant offer if you receive outside scholarships, unless the total amount of your scholarship money from all sources exceeds Clarkson's cost. Please note, ROTC scholarships are not designated as outside scholarships and your Clarkson awards may be adjusted to accommodate room and board incentives.
Sources for scholarships include:
Your high school guidance office
Student and parent employers
Online searches such as Fasteweb.com and Scholarships.com
FINANCING OPTIONS
For an overview of financing options, please refer to the Clarkson University Financing Plan Packet
Included in the packet you will find information regarding:
Clarkson University’s Payment Plan
Federal student Loans
Federal parent Loans
Alternative student loans