Grants, scholarships and awards come from several sources, including the college, New York State and the Federal government. Other sources include funding from corporations, unions, trust funds, religious and fraternal organizations, and other associations. Grants, scholarships and awards do not have to be paid back. You should always explore the "free money" opportunities available to you before taking out a student loan.

The Community Foundation provides grants to not-for-profit organizations in Dutchess, Putnam, and Ulster counties manages endowments set up for charitable purposes, including scholarship funds, and offers the Partnership in Education Grants Program grants to teachers for professional development and/or special projects to be accomplished with their classes.

Provide military veterans with the resources, support, and advocacy needed to succeed in higher education and following graduation. The SVA vision is that all veterans will succeed in higher education, achieve their academic goals, and gain meaningful employment. Call for detailed information.

Facilitates and coordinates leading medical research facilities which will be funded to work together to promote ways to help veterans and their families creates communities for the traumatically injured returning veterans in a supportive environment so they can buy their own affordable, well-built homes designed and built by veterans, especially for disabled veterans and their families provides vocational training as well as provides veterans assistance in helping establish their own business in order to help them re-integrate into society unifies veterans service organizations in order to effectively perform their missions in support of the National Disabled Veterans Business Council. This is accomplished by utilizing the print and broadcast media through the creation of television shows, films, documentaries, acquiring scripts, music and producing a concert series to entertain and make known to the public the issues related to returning from war.

Helps veterans navigate the admissions, registration and financial aid process. This is the primary point of contact for all veteran and reservist applicants interested in attending Farmingdale State College. Call for more detailed information regarding services offered.

Provides information on special scholarship funds established nationwide for the higher education of World Trade Center victims families and families affected by other disasters. Website offers many links to scholarship listings as well. Scholarship listings include the specific eligibility criteria of each fund.

CFES Brilliant Pathways partners with hundreds of colleges, school districts and corporations. What we can do: Introduce students to college and career possibilities. Provide needed resources to educators, such as professional development, support and evaluation, and workshops. Help students and families demystify the path to college.

Offers law students child advocacy fellowships, and externships at area social service agencies, Nassau County courts and legal aid organizations. Encourages law students to pursue careers in child and family advocacy.

Offers scholarships to any CUNY institution to cover tuition, room/board, fees, books, supplies and transportation for 4-5 academic years of full-time undergraduate study. Call or visit website for further information.

Serves the veterans of Brookhaven by gathering and providing information of benefits offered by the VA, State, County and local governments. This includes, but is not limited to matters pertaining to educational training, employment, health and medical services.

Provides assistance for higher education, as well as mental and physical health care to children who lost one or both parents in the fight against terrorism in the US Military. Call or visit website for further information.

Provides scholarships to current high school graduates who are not otherwise able to meet the cost of the first year of college. Member agency of the United Community Fund.

Provides, in partnership with the Navy and Marine Corps, financial, educational, and other assistance to members of the Naval Services of the United States, eligible family members, and survivors when in need and to receive and manage funds to administer these programs.

Offers convenience along with a private education. You can take courses where it best suits you: Online, at our campuses in Brooklyn and on Long Island, or at a military installation Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn, Fort Wadsworth on Staten Island, the Jones Beach Coast Guard Station in Freeport, SFO Moriches in East Moriches and the Shinnecock Coast Guard Station in Hampton Bays. Check Off-Campus Course Offerings for information on current courses. If you are, or have been, part of the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force or Coast Guard, your benefits can help you earn a private college degree at St. Joseph's College at little or no cost to you. SJC offers a special tuition rate of $250 per credit for service members (active duty, guard and reserve) enrolled for up to 10 credits. This amount is covered by Tuition Assistance (TA). SJC is a proud participant in the Post-9/11 GI Bill Yellow Ribbon Program. Our knowledgeable staff is available to answer questions regarding TA and other military benefits. For details on the benefits that SJC offers to active military and veterans, see our Military Benefits page. Call for additional information about programs that are offered.

Offers grants, scholarships and awards for eligible college students.

Assisting veterans not only in maximizing their benefits, but also in supporting a successful transition to college life and achieving their educational and personal goals. The combination of resources, institutional support, student community and personalized attention you will receive while enrolled at Suffolk makes it an excellent place to begin your academic career or continue your studies. Suffolk offers a Veterans Resource Center with dedicated professionals that is available on each campus to assist you with the process for transitioning from military to college life and beyond along with a veterans lounge so veterans have a quiet space on campus to study and connect with fellow student veterans. A vibrant Student Veterans of America chapter on each campus will help connect you with other service members and veterans who want to support you as well a chapter of the SALUTE national honor society for military and veterans. Suffolk partners with outside community organizations that serve military and veteran, bringing a wide variety of resources to the College veteran community. Suffolk offers priority registration for military-connected students, helping you secure the classes and schedules you need. Suffolk proudly accepts military training credits that are recommended by the American Council on Education (ACE), which helps service members and veterans obtain college credit for their military training and experience. At Suffolk, credit is also awarded for CLEP and DSST exams. Call for more detailed information.

Provides youth, who are adopted and in foster care ages 8 to 21 educational and enrichment opportunities through the help of one-on-one mentors.

UNCF provides support for students' education and development through scholarships and other programs, strengthens its 37 member colleges and universities, and advocates for the importance of minority education and college readiness.

Provides intensive case management and comprehensive education advocacy, including tutoring for veterans and families in a long-term housing program.

Through their AmeriCorps Partnership, students are offered the opportunity to earn college grants and benefits by completing community service hours. Required to serve 450 hours community service for a minimum grant of $1,750 for educational use. Registered Apprenticeship Programs utilize this partnership as a Direct Entry Provider.

Provides scholarships for dependents of those killed or permanently disabled in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The University is committed to meeting the full financial need of these students. Contact the University for further information.

Provides assistance for veterans who are having difficulty understanding and/or obtaining the full benefits and services to which they are entitled by law based on service to their country.

Provide assistance for veterans who are having difficulty understanding and/or obtaining the full benefits and services to which they are entitled by law based on service to their country.

Offers assistance to ensure veterans receive all benefits they may be entitled to under Federal and State law for their military service.