Get Off To A Good Start!
Would you like an opportunity to win a laptop? By completing all of the following tasks, your name will be placed into a drawing for a laptop computer this coming June. To be eligible for the drawing you must meet each of the following criteria:
Have FSA IDs (student & parent/guardian) created by November 1, 2025.
Have at least 3 college applications completed, submitted, and confirmed by UB by November, 30 2025.
Have your FAFSA and TAP applications completed, submitted, and copied to UB by December 1, 2025.
Have 3 scholarship applications completed, submitted, and confirmed by UB by April 30, 2026.
Review any academic schedule/course changes in advance with your UB Counselor.
Remain in good academic standing throughout the entire academic year.
Links to assist you in your college application process:
Common Application : Step by step video tutorials
Federal Student Aid- FAFSA
How to video series- 1. Creating an Account/FSA ID— 2. Gathering the required information for the FAFSA — 3. Understand and Prepare FAFSA Contributors— 4. Applying for Financial Aid with the FAFSA
New York State Financial Aid- TAP
CSS Profile- video tutorial
SUNY Colleges and Universities
Scholarship Information
Local Scholarships- Check your school’s Counseling Office webpage! AuSable, Beekmantown, Boquet Valley, Brushton-Moira, Chateaugay, Chazy, Franklin Academy, Lake Placid, NCCS, NAC, Peru, Plattsburgh, Saranac, Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake,