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.

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.

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.

Offers grants, scholarships and awards for eligible college students.

Financial assistance for individual residing in the Adirondack Region for higher education. Students qualify academically and by nature of financial need.

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 child care tuition scholarships for eligible families for child care for children aged birth through 12 years of age (21 if the child has special needs). Funding provided through the United Way Community Impact Grant.

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.

Financial assistance for job training programs and related expenses available for eligible Bridge Fund clines.

Offers scholarships to any SUNY institutions 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.

Provides a wide range of employment and training services for individuals, including computer lab access, resume and cover letter preparation, job referrals, paid work experience, tuition assistance, and GED classes.

Helps eligible New York State residents pay tuition at approved schools in New York State. Depending on the academic year in which you begin study, an annual TAP award can be up to $5,165. Because it is a grant, it does not have to be paid back.

Provides scholarships for undergraduate, graduate, and law to students who are spouses, partners, sons and daughters of any victim of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and Flight 93 in Pennsylvania. In addition, current students who lost a parent or a spouse or partner in the attacks will be eligible. Call for further information.

Provides scholarships at City College of New York for children of city firefighters and police officers, in memory of those killed in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack. Contact the Foundation for further information.

Coordinates scholarship funds created to assist families of people killed or permanently disabled in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Each fund has its own policies and requirements, including 2 or 4 year colleges, vocational schools, undergraduate or graduate study, etc. GO TO WEBSITE FOR COMPLETE LIST OF SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS AND OF INDIVIDUAL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS.

Provides five scholarships for dependents of the firefighters, police officers, port authority officers and emergency medical services personnel who lost their lives responding to the World Trade Center terrorist attacks. The scholarships will provide full tuition, room and board at New York University

Scholarships for private secondary school or college/university for children who lost a parent in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Awards will be based on individual need, scholastic abilities and community/civic involvement on a case-by-case basis. Call for further information.

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.