Senator Morahan Sponsors Financial Aid Workshop

Senator Thomas P. Morahansponsored a financial aid workshop at College Night,in the Field House at Rockland Community College (RCC) on October 27, 2005 at 8:00 PM.

Many parents and students find applying and searching for financial aid to be a very daunting and frustrating task. Senator Morahan assisted students and their families by providing informational brochures on financial aid. He also hosted a workshop where Marvin Oppenheim, Director of Financial Aid at RCC, who made a presentation on financial aid and answered questions.

"As an advocate for higher education, and a parent, I can appreciate the needs of the students in New York State who seek to better themselves through a college education," Senator Morahan said. "Fortunately, we in New York State have access to a wide variety of grants, scholarships, and low-interest loans, which help families finance a college education."

Today, three in every four students attending college receive some form of financial assistance.
The following are types of aid offered by New York State:

Ÿ Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)

Ÿ New York’s College Savings Program

Ÿ New York State tuition deduction or tax credit

Ÿ Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP)

Ÿ Tuition aid for eligible veterans, their children, and military members

Ÿ Other specialized New York State scholarships

There are also federal grant and loan programs available for students and parents. To obtain additional information contact HESC at 1-888-NYSHESC or on-line at the Higher Education Service Corporation website at www.HESC.org.