SUNY Financial Aid Days. SUNY campus experts across the state will be hosting in-person events on November 22nd and December 6th.
These events are free and open to all New Yorkers seeking hands-on assistance with FAFSA completion, regardless of whether they applied to SUNY or the campus hosting the event.
Students can register at SUNY Student Events.
This Thanksgiving holiday, Senator May is sponsoring a Thanksgiving Day Student Showcase.
The theme for this program is “What are you thankful for?” Participating students will submit electronically to https://www.nysenate.gov/questionnaires/what-are-you-thankful by JPEG or PDF format:
1. Artwork
2. Short Essay
3. Original Poem
Students will receive a personalized certificate from their Senator.
All entries must be submitted by November 21, 2025, as the website will be closed after that date.
If you have any questions or would like to order materials, please send an email to: nysenateprograms@nysenate.gov or call 518-455-2558
NYS FAFSA Ready Training Series – November 2025
Help More Students Access Financial Aid with HESC’s FAFSA Ready Training
This November, HESC’s FAFSA Ready Training will equip you with the tools and strategies to guide students through the financial aid process with confidence. These live, interactive sessions are designed for counselors, community organizations, and financial aid professionals who are dedicated to helping students unlock the financial resources they need for college success.
From navigating the 2026-27 FAFSA updates to addressing special circumstances and exploring alternate pathways, you’ll gain actionable insights, hands-on expertise, and resources to make a real difference for your students.
Register today to empower your students and help them get the college aid they need!
Upcoming Live Trainings:
- Alternative Eligibility Pathways
Date: Tuesday, November 4
Time: 9 – 10:30a
Description: Unlock the secrets to helping more students access college funding with this training on the two alternate pathways to NYS financial aid and how to guide them through eligibility and application! - NYS FAFSA Completion Initiative
Date: Thursday, November 7
Time: 12p – 1p
Description: Discover the impact of the NYS FAFSA Completion Initiative database and learn how to track your students’ FAFSA and TAP progress with ease to better guide them toward college success! - Support Students Through Their FAFSA
Date: Wednesday, November 12
Time: 9a – 10a
Description: Get fully prepared to guide your students through the brand-new 2026-27 FAFSA with a complete walkthrough and the latest updates every professional needs to know! - How to Help Students with Special Circumstances
Date: Friday, November 14
Time: 9a – 10a
Description: Learn how to confidently guide students with unique dependency issues and financial situations by mastering FAFSA and NYS special circumstance processes in this essential counselor training! - NYS TAP Application: How to Complete It and Resolve Common Errors
Date: Monday, November 17
Time: 1:30p – 3p
Description: Master the NYS Tuition Assistance Program with a step-by-step TAP application walkthrough that highlights common student mistakes and shows you how to help them avoid or fix errors with confidence! - Support Students Through Their FAFSA
Date: Thursday, November 20
Time: 1p – 2p - Alternative Eligibility Pathways
Date: Monday, November 24
Time: 11a – 12:30p
