Cutting TAP Funding
ALBANY, NY (01/20/2010)– which represents 26 accredited, degree-granting colleges throughout New York, urged the Legislature to reject the governor’s proposed cuts to the state’s vital Tuition Assistance Program. Governor Paterson on Tuesday released his proposed 2010-11 Executive Budget, which included proposals to reduce all TAP awards by $75 and cut the maximum TAP award for...
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Lately my e-mail inbox has been been getting filled with notices about reductions in financial aid. I am currently a full covered HEOP 4th year student. There are only a few “scholarships” that fund my education. TAP, the Tuition Assistance Program, is one of those biggest provider. They provide me with almost three thousand dollars in aid every year. This may seem little compared to...
Read MoreClosing the Gap?
This morning I received a forwarded e-mail from my HEOP counselor who requested that this message is forwarded to anyone who this will affect. I thought, why not just publish it on this site. This message was originally from William Short, the director of the Author O. Eve HEOP at St. Lawrence University and the President of the State HEOP Professional Organization. Without further a due,...
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Opportunity for College Admission and Full Four-Year Scholarships through QuestBridge The QuestBridge National College Match helps outstanding low-income high school seniors to gain admission and full four-year scholarships to some of the nation’s leading colleges. If you are a student who has achieved academic excellence in the face of economic challenges, we encourage you to apply at...
Read MoreReduced College Loan Payments
New Plan Ties Reduced College Loan Payments to Income By JONATHAN D. GLATER Published on June 30, 2009 For the first time in years, there is good news for college students who borrow to pay for their education. Starting Wednesday, the federal Education Department will begin offering a repayment plan that lets graduates reduce their loan payments, based on their income. “We know today’s...
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——————EDIT—————— After two months thinking it over, we have decided to not sell HEOP.org. Primarily our main reason for selling was the money involved in running this site. After searching, we have found a sponsor to help us out. They are willing to pay for our server and help us keep our staff. In a few weeks, a few new...
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