Student Lifecycle Success Toolkit
Resources for the FAFSA, financial aid and college prep.
FAFSA and Financial Aid
FAFSA Prep
The easy-to-follow document guides applicants through the FAFSA process for a quicker and more efficient way to successful completion.
So why are there three FAFSA deadlines? This sheet highlights what they are, why they are important and when they're due.
This checklist aims to uncomplicate FAFSAs by keeping important to-dos in check.
Wondering how to stay on track this year while preparing for college? This seasonal checklist will help you keep tabs every step of the way.
Learn more about the FAFSA with these videos from the Department of Education.
Completing the FAFSA
During the FAFSA completion process, mistakes happen. Check out these 11 common errors so they can be avoided.
This easy-to-follow document guides applicants through the FAFSA process for a quicker and more efficient way to successful completion.
Understand Financial Aid
Helpful information on the basics of financial aid, student loans, and responsible borrowing.
Managing how much you borrow is key! Use this list to stay on top of things.
Parents/Families
This free e-guide presents high school students and families with the information needed most to make critical college, financial aid, and career decisions.
Understanding Financial Aid Video
This video will show you the various types of financial aid and many ways to best get your hands on the money.
Make Sure You Have Enough Aid Video
The sky is not the limit when it comes to federal aid. You can't just keep receiving limitless amounts for as long as you need it. Just another reason why it's important to finish your program on time, and don't borrow more money than you need. As some people can tell you, running out of aid can wreak havoc on your college plans.
College Prep for High School Students
Make a Plan
Get ready for testing, assess your skills and personality, and more with SUNY’s sophomore plan.
From the summer before to the summer after your junior year, SUNY has your to-do list for college prep.
The Big Three: How, Where and Why of College
Walking you through the steps to apply for scholarships and financial aid.
Start thinking about your future with our guide for freshmen and sophomores.
Juniors and seniors, how do you know when you’ve found “the one?” This guide will help!
Build a list of schools using “My Favorites” for side-by-side comparisons, pinpoint school locations with an interactive map, export search results into a spreadsheet, and save your session including search options and favorites.
Pick a Major That Pays Video
Listen to how these real college graduates picked their major and how it's paid off.
Federal Student Aid Career Exploration Tool
Explore SUNY
People around the world know that New York is the place to be – it’s the launch-pad of countless careers from finance to fashion, a place that knows what’s needed and finds a way, a state that values the tireless pursuit of a better society. SUNY students tap into this network of resources to pursue every one of their personal and professional ambitions, develop strengths they discover, and take hold of opportunities that SUNY makes available every day. Things you simply can’t find anywhere else. Learn more about SUNY with these links.
