Sample Financial Aid Award Packages
Here are some sample financial aid award packages to give you an example of what a student can expect to receive when attending Bramson ORT College:
Sample Freshman
George is an 18-year-old freshman entering Bramson ORT College in the fall semester. He graduated from high school in May. Prior to his graduation, he applied to Bramson ORT College for admission and, because he knew that he would need help paying for college, he filled out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/. Using both his and his parents' financial information, Bramson ORT College determined that he would be eligible for the maximum federal, state and college need-based aid. Below is an example of what a freshman’s financial aid package would look like:
Tuition $9,090.00
Pell Grant $4,050.00
TAP Grant $5,000.00
*Balance (after grants are deducted) $40.00
(George needs to pay this balance.)
In addition to the grants and loans, Bramson ORT College offered George a part-time job through the Federal Work-Study Program that helped him with his living expenses. Since he had started the process in April, he was able to begin working at the beginning of September and all of his aid was applied to his account when school started.
*Other options available to students to help offset their balance include: loans, payment plans and scholarships.
Sample Sophomore
Lila has almost completed her first year at Bramson ORT College. In March she completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ for the forthcoming academic year. Since Lila is 26 years old, she only needs to enter her own financial information on the FAFSA. Bramson ORT College reviews the information and reviews the package, showing her the eligibility for grants, loans and work-study. Below is an example of what a sophomore’s financial aid package would look like:
Tuition $9,040.00
Pell Grant $3,000.00
TAP Grant $3,025.00
SEOG Grant $1,000.00
Bramson ORT Tuition Assistance Grant $1,000.00
*Balance (after grants are deducted) $1,015.00
(Lila needs to pay this balance.)
Maximum loan that is available to sophomores $7,500.00
Lila reviewed her financial aid package and applied for her loan online, just as she did last year. Since Lila already has a full-time job, she will not need the work-study funds. All of Lila’s aid is available when school starts in September and she even has some extra funds to use for her books and living expenses.
*Other options available to students to help offset their balance include: loans, payment plans through Bramson ORT College and scholarships.
Sample Transfer
Marc spent the fall semester at a community college. In November, he decided he was going to transfer to Bramson ORT College for the spring semester. He had filed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ for his community college in March. Using his federal PIN number, which he obtained at the PIN web site at pin.ed.gov, he went into the online FAFSA and added Bramson ORT College to the schools he wanted to review the FAFSA information. Bramson ORT College reviewed the information and prepared an aid package showing Marc the grants, loans and work-study for which he will be eligible for the fall. Below is an example of what a transfer student’s financial aid package would look like:
Tuition (spring semester only) $4,570.00
Pell Grant $2,025.00
TAP Grant $2,500.00
*Balance (after grants are deducted) $45.00
(Marc needs to pay this balance.)
*Options available to cover the balance include: loans, payment plans through Bramson ORT College.
The maximum TAP available to students depends on the number of transfer credits applied to the degree at Bramson ORT College.
Marc reviews his aid package and applies for Bramson ORT payment plan to cover his balance. Because Marc started the process early, all his aid was available when school started in January and he received a refund check for books and living expenses.
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How To Apply For Financial Aid
To apply for financial aid at Bramson ORT College, you must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) either via the web at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ or by paper. The Federal school code is 014662.
New York State residents will receive an Electronic TAP Application (ETA) directly from Higher Education Services based upon your filing the FASFA. Complete the ETA and return it to Higher Education Services to complete the TAP application process. The Bramson ORT College TAP code is 0055 for undergraduates. You can estimate your TAP award by using the TAP Estimator at http://www.hesc.com/.
Once you have mailed your application to HESC, you will receive an award letter. In the meantime, you can check your application status at http://www.hesc.com/.
After the completed FAFSA is mailed to the Dept. of Education, you will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR). Bramson ORT College will also receive a copy of the SAR that we will use to determine your award eligibility.
Bramson ORT College financial aid office offers the following financial aid:
(To those who are qualified)
These different types of financial aid are bundled together to form your financial aid award package.
Bramson ORT College Scholarship
The Financial Aid awards Bramson ORT College Scholarships. Applications must be completed by February 1. If you would like more information about scholarships, you should contact Financial Aid Office: 718-261-5800
In addition to Scholarships offered by Bramson ORT College, there are thousands of companies, foundations and groups that offer private scholarships based upon a variety of criteria. You can search for opportunities at http://www.fastweb.com/. You should also complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ (FAFSA) to take full advantage of Federal and New York State Aid Programs.
Private Loan
There are several lenders that offer alternative loans in addition to or in place of the Stafford Loan. Requirements differ and rejection by one lender does not mean that you cannot apply to another for consideration. Listed below are the links to several lenders. These loans should be considered only after your eligibility for the Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized has been determined.
Verification Worksheet
Once your FAFSA is completed and processed, you will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR). If it indicates that you were selected for a process called Verification, you must provide a copy of the prior year Income Tax return(s) and complete a Dependant or an Independent Verification Worksheet.
A. Complete the Dependent Worksheet (you must have the free Acrobat Reader software) if you had to supply your parents income information on your FAFSA. Make sure you and one of your parents sign the Verification Worksheet.
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B. Complete the Independent Worksheet (you must have the free Acrobat Reader software ) if you were NOT required to supply your parents income verification.
Immigration and Naturalization Service
If you are an eligible non citizen and Immigration and Naturalization Services (INS) cannot confirm your residency status, you must provide the Financial Aid Office with a copy of your Green Card or your I-94 Form.
US Citizens
If you are a U.S. Citizen, and Social Security Administration can not confirm your citizenship, you must provide the Financial Aid Office with a copy of your Birth Certificate or a copy of your Naturalization Certificate.
Selective Service
Male Students must be registered with selective service. You can register or check the status of your registration at http://www.sss.gov/.
TAP Change Form
For college code or address changes, you may complete a TAP Change Form at the TAP web site at http://www.hesc.com/.
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