Provides financial assistance for children and parents who want to participate in specialized programs to improve communication and independence, and need help. Also provides college scholarship deaf students who want to attend college.

Helps eligible New York State residents pay tuition at approved schools in New York State. Depending on the academic year in which you begin study, an annual TAP award can be up to $5,165. Because it is a grant, it does not have to be paid back.

Offers grants, scholarships and awards for eligible college students.

Provides information on special scholarship funds established nationwide for the higher education of World Trade Center victims families and families affected by other disasters. Website offers many links to scholarship listings as well. Scholarship listings include the specific eligibility criteria of each fund.

Provides scholarships at City College of New York for children of city firefighters and police officers, in memory of those killed in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack. Contact the Foundation for further information.

Grants, scholarships and awards come from several sources, including the college, New York State and the Federal government. Other sources include funding from corporations, unions, trust funds, religious and fraternal organizations, and other associations. Grants, scholarships and awards do not have to be paid back.

Offers scholarships to any CUNY institution to cover tuition, room/board, fees, books, supplies and transportation for 4-5 academic years of full-time undergraduate study. Call or visit website for further information.

Coordinates scholarship funds created to assist families of people killed or permanently disabled in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Each fund has its own policies and requirements, including 2 or 4 year colleges, vocational schools, undergraduate or graduate study, etc. GO TO WEBSITE FOR COMPLETE LIST OF SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS AND OF INDIVIDUAL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS.

Provides five scholarships for dependents of the firefighters, police officers, port authority officers and emergency medical services personnel who lost their lives responding to the World Trade Center terrorist attacks. The scholarships will provide full tuition, room and board at New York University

Through their AmeriCorps Partnership, students are offered the opportunity to earn college grants and benefits by completing community service hours. Required to serve 450 hours community service for a minimum grant of $1,750 for educational use. Registered Apprenticeship Programs utilize this partnership as a Direct Entry Provider.

Provides scholarships for dependents of those killed or permanently disabled in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The University is committed to meeting the full financial need of these students. Contact the University for further information.

Scholarships for private secondary school or college/university for children who lost a parent in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Awards will be based on individual need, scholastic abilities and community/civic involvement on a case-by-case basis. Call for further information.

The Community Foundation provides grants to not-for-profit organizations in Dutchess, Putnam, and Ulster counties manages endowments set up for charitable purposes, including scholarship funds, and offers the Partnership in Education Grants Program grants to teachers for professional development and/or special projects to be accomplished with their classes.

Scholarship Awards are made in two areas: academic and enrichment. Academic and enrichment scholarships awarded to support eligible youth. Community service grants are made to youth-serving agencies and schools that are mentoring a group of 7th-12th grade youth on a community service project. A Youth Advisory Board, led by teen volunteers from Long Island schools, works with United Way to review all applications and make scholarship award recommendations.

The Community Foundation provides grants to not-for-profit organizations in Dutchess, Putnam, and Ulster counties manages endowments set up for charitable purposes, including scholarship funds, and offers the Partnership in Education Grants Program grants to teachers for professional development and/or special projects to be accomplished with their classes.

UNCF provides support for students' education and development through scholarships and other programs, strengthens its 37 member colleges and universities, and advocates for the importance of minority education and college readiness.

Offers scholarships to any SUNY institutions to cover tuition, room/board, fees, books, supplies and transportation for 4-5 academic years of full-time undergraduate study. Call or visit website for further information.

Provides scholarships for undergraduate, graduate, and law to students who are spouses, partners, sons and daughters of any victim of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and Flight 93 in Pennsylvania. In addition, current students who lost a parent or a spouse or partner in the attacks will be eligible. Call for further information.

Early intervention & preschool representatives, early intervention & preschool services care management, scholarships & grants: Autism Alliance of Northeastern NY is currently offering Technology and Individual Grants. We also offer college scholarships throughout the year. Houses resources and information for individuals and families touched by autism spectrum disorders.

CFES Brilliant Pathways partners with hundreds of colleges, school districts and corporations. What we can do: Introduce students to college and career possibilities. Provide needed resources to educators, such as professional development, support and evaluation, and workshops. Help students and families demystify the path to college.

Grants, scholarships and awards come from several sources, including the college, New York State and the Federal government. Other sources include funding from corporations, unions, trust funds, religious and fraternal organizations, and other associations. Grants, scholarships and awards do not have to be paid back. You should always explore the "free money" opportunities available to you before taking out a student loan.

Higher education student financial aid agency: guarantees federal student and parent loans offers loan management services provides guidance for college planning administers Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) and other state-specific grants and scholarships