NEW YORK’S 100+ COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES YOUR COLLEGE A GUIDE TO FINDING AND PAYING FOR THE COLLEGE OF YOUR CHOICE 2014 EDITION SEARCH
COMMISSION ON INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
© 2014 Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities (cIcu), 17 Elk St., Albany, NY 12224. www.cicu.org, www.nycolleges.org. 518-436-4781 Contents Finding your college Inside front cover How to begin your 1 college search Finding Your College What to look for in 2 a college Your search for the college that’s right for you starts here. College search 3 worksheet Campus locator map 4-7 Dear Students and Families: Paying for college 8 College is a big decision. In this guide, we would like to share with you the great opportunities Programs to help pay 9 private, not-for-profit colleges and universities in New York State have to offer you. for college As president of the state’s association of 100+ private independent colleges and universities, Six steps to financial aid 10 my travels take me to every corner of New York where I have visited colleges and spoke with Resources on the web 11 the colleges’ staff and students. I have discovered that the campuses are vibrant, caring – Campus quick facts 12-13 transforming – places that teach students to be successful learners; places that are supportive of their communities; places that bolster their local economies and contribute to new ideas Campus profiles 14-30 and innovations; and places that can enrich lives. Bachelor’s, Associate and 31-60 As you begin to investigate your options, you will find that “diverse” best describes our Graduate degree programs campuses. Our colleges and universities each have unique community, academic focus, and College planning Inside back atmosphere. They are all special places where students may express their unique talents calendar cover and goals and opportunities abound to explore interests and talents – from study abroad List of New York’s Back cover to internships, to participation in clubs, sports and special interest groups. 100+ private colleges Paying for college in these times is a major concern, but please keep in mind that the and universities colleges, the state and the federal government have many programs – grants, scholarships, and low interest loans – to help families from all income levels afford a quality education at an independent college and university. A college education is a significant investment – of your savings and your time – but the intellectual and practical rewards will be priceless to you, to your communities and to society. In fact, college graduates earn more over their lifetimes – 84 percent more – than people without degrees. Beyond the economic benefits, higher education prepares you to be responsible citizens and to engage with the world around you. On the whole, college graduates volunteer more, vote more often, and participate more in their communities. It is my hope that you will use this guide, Your College Search, and our website, www.nycolleges.org, to help you as you explore your options and discover the college that may be right for you. Visit www.nycolleges.org, New York’s 100+ private colleges and universities’ admissions and financial aid website: Best wishes,