Aid Program
|
Source of funds
|
Who is Eligible**
|
Value**
|
How
Funds Are Determined
|
How & When
to Apply
|
| Pell Grant |
US Government |
All students with exceptional financial need who are attending at least half time and do not have a bachelor's degree |
No repayment. Awards up to $5,350 per academic year according to federal formula |
Federal government evaluates application. Notifies student who is responsible for submitting PELL-SAR* report to Financial Affairs Office at school |
File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov. File the FAFSA* application before April 15. All students seeking aid from any source must complete the FAFSA* application |
| Crouse Scholarships |
Auxiliary medical staff memorial donations to Nursing Student Scholarship Fund |
Nursing students with financial need and good academic standing |
Award amounts based on financial need and academic achievement |
Using school application, award is determined through a report of FAFSA* and the PELL-SAR* |
File the FAFSA* application www.fafsa.ed.gov. Complete and return before April 15 |
| Crouse Alumni Association Scholarships |
Crouse Hospital Nurses Alumni Association |
Nursing students with financial need and good academic standing |
Award amounts based on financial need and academic achievement ranging from $250 to $500 per semester |
Using FAFSA, TAP and PELL reports, students are recommended to the scholarship administrator, who determines need |
Data relative to need and academic standing sent to the scholarship administrator, who selects recipients. Apply before April 15 |
| Federal Subsidized Stafford Loans |
U.S. Government through local banks |
A full or half-time student.
A FAFSA* application must be filed first |
Up to $3,500 per year not to exceed $31,500 aggregate. Interest charges and repayment begin six months after leaving school |
Student determines amount needed and NYSHESC* approves or adjusts according to financial need |
Student files FAFSA* then completes a Master Promissory Note form obtained from any bank or at www.hesc.com. School completes the school section of the loan form and returns form to the bank |
| Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loan |
U.S. Government through local banks |
Full-time students who are financially independent* of their parents under Federal Student Aid regulations |
Up to $6,000 per year, not to exceed $57,500 aggregate. Student pays interest while in school |
Student determines amount needed and NYSHESC* approves or adjusts according to financial need |
Same as Subsidized Stafford Loans |
| TAP* |
New York State
|
All full-time students who are legal residents of New York and US citizens. Family net income not over $80,500 for dependent or married students and not over $10,000 for single independent students |
No repayment. Awards up to $5,000 per academic year for maximum of four semesters |
NYSHESC* determines award based on need and amount of tuition |
Student must file the NYS Tuition Assistance Program application and FAFSA* |