Resources/Links

There are several legitimate agency and organizations that can assists students and there families in not only managing their financial aid, but also in helping them protect themselves.

FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

Web Site: www.fafsa.ed.gov

Telephone for general information: (800) 433-3243 (800) 730-8913 TTY

New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (NYSHESC): TAP

Web Site: www.hesc.com

Telephone: (888) 697-4372

American Student Assistant (ASA)

Web Site: www.amsa.com

Telephone (800) 999-9080 (800) 848-0983 TTY

Student Loan Service Center (Perkins Repayment Center)

Web Site: http://slsc.albany.edu

Telephone: (518) 525-2626 Email: slsc@uamail.albany.edu

Selective Service

Web Site: www.sss.gov

Telephone: (847) 688-6888

Social Security Administration

Telephone: ( 800) 772-1213 (800) 325-0778 TTY

Official Web Site: http://www.ssa.gov/SSA_Home.html

U.S. Department of Education

Telephone: (800) 872-5327 (800) 437-0833 TTY

Web Site: http://www.ed.gov

Veteran Administration: (VA Benefits)

Web Site: http://www.gibill.va.gov/

Telephone: (888) 442-4551

National Student Loan Database

Web Site: http://www.nslds.ed.gov/

Telephone: (800) 872-5327 (800) 437-0833 TTY

General Financial Aid Information and Calculators

Web Site: http://www.finaid.org