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FAFSA Challenge Winner: Sleepy Hollow High School (Mid-Hudson)
Tarrytown’s Sleepy Hollow High School helps students complete the FAFSA with several events, including a Financial Aid Night for sophomores and juniors and a College Night for Spanish-speaking juniors and seniors. The school also has a partnership with Latino U...
FAFSA Challenge Winner: Lincoln High School (Yonkers Public Schools)
Lincoln High School, along with other Yonkers schools, benefits from a systemic districtwide approach to helping students complete the FAFSA. The district works with Yonkers Partners in Education (YPIE), a foundation that aims to ensure students are ready for,...
FAFSA Challenge Winner: Yonkers Montessori Academy (Yonkers Public Schools)
At Yonkers Montessori Academy, teachers and administrators acknowledge how overwhelming the college admissions process can be for families. The school worked with teachers who were knowledgeable about the college process and set aside time in student schedules so...
FAFSA Challenge Winner: World View High School (New York City)
World View High School starts its FAFSA Completion efforts by educating students about college costs and the options they have for paying for a higher education. The school also offers college and career readiness courses, where students learn about the various...
FAFSA Challenge Winner: High School of World Cultures (New York City)
New York City's High School of World Cultures holds a financial aid night with parents to discuss the different types of financial aid students can access. The school also has a FAFSA night where students and parents can get help filling out the application. The...
FAFSA Challenge Winner: Queens Technical High School (New York City)
Queens Technical High School follows the New York City Department of Education’s College Access for All annual calendar. They begin their push for FAFSA completion during financial aid month in November. Students and families can attend after-school FAFSA...