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Tuesday, March 19, 2013  Tutition assistance for active duty military and reservists has been eliminated as part of federal sequester cuts.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013  Support is building in New York for a "DREAM Act" that would provide financial aid and other assistance to college-bound illegal immigrants in the state.

Sunday, January 13, 2013  Workshops, phone chats to help fill out forms

Tuesday, September 11, 2012  The founder of the nation's largest processor of fruits and vegetables has donated $20 million to Cornell University to help the Ivy League school attract student-athletes.

Saturday, May 12, 2012  Tuition at Syracuse University is going up.

Monday, February 06, 2012  Help on financial aid, repaying loans

Monday, October 31, 2011 

Friday, May 06, 2011  For more than a decade, the On Point for College program has supported low income students as they reach their dream of going to college.

Wednesday, April 28, 2010  With college costs going up, more students are trying to get scholarships, grant money and loans to pay for it.

Sunday, January 17, 2010  Gearing up to complete FAFSA forms

Sunday, February 15, 2009  NY's financial aid agency proposes help in 'bridge' loans and financial literacy; where to get help right away

Monday, December 08, 2008  “Syracuse Responds” is an initiative set up to offer fast help for students and families feeling the hardship from the current global economic crisis.

Monday, November 17, 2008  College can be expensive, but financial aid and scholarships are available, and can help cover much of the cost.