Financial Aid Contact Information
Choate Campus: Room B05
Phone: (716) 827- 2545
Website: Financial Aid
Email: FinAid@Trocaire.edu
Financial Aid Programs | |
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The following programs are described briefly. More information is available from the Financial Aid Office in Room B02 or on the Trocaire College website. | |
Federal Tax Benefits for Higher Education | Students and parents of dependent college students may qualify for Federal Tax Benefits. Please visit www.irs.gov or consult with your tax preparer for the most current benefits.” |
Federal Pell Grant | Pell is a federal grant program which provides grants to eligible students with financial need who have not received their first bachelor’s degree. After filing a FAFSA, the student will receive notification as to whether he or she is eligible for a Pell Grant. . Amounts can change yearly, however, awards range from $650 to $6,495. The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2012 limits the duration of a student’s eligibility for Pell to the equivalent of six years. |
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) | The FSEOG Program is a federal grant program for Pell eligible students or recipients demonstrating exceptional financial need. Students must file a FAFSA as part of the application process for an FSEOG so the College can determine how much financial need you have. The Financial Aid Office will award FSEOGs to students that have the most financial need. This differs from the Federal Pell Grant Program which provides funds to ever eligible student. The FSEOG does not need to be repaid except under certain circumstances. It is important to ensure that you apply for federal student aid as early as possible. |
Federal Work-Study (FWS) | Federal Work-Study (FWS) Work-study is available to students who meet the need requirements established by the federal government and maintain satisfactory progress and program pursuit. The Federal Work-Study Program (FWSP) provides part-time employment while you are enrolled at the college. It is available to full-time and part-time students. For the current hourly rate of pay/job information, please visit the College’s website. |
William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program | |
Federal Direct Subsidized Loan | This loan program is available to students with financial need only after all other grant and work resources have been applied toward your financial obligations. Students may borrow as freshmen up to $3,500 per year. In the sophomore year, the limit is increased to $4,500. In the junior and senior years, the limit is increased to $5,500. Information regarding the loan interest rates can be obtained from the Financial Aid Office. There is an origination fee charged for this loan. Repayment of this loan does not start until 6 months after a student has graduated, withdrawn or dropped below 6 credits. The federal government pays interest on this loan while you are in school at least half-time; for the first six months after you leave school (“grace period”) and during a period of deferment or postponement of loan payments. |
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan | Direct unsubsidized loans are available to students without a requirement to demonstrate financial need. The terms, fees, and conditions for the Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan are the same as the Direct Subsidized Loan, except: you are responsible for paying the loan interest while you are in college and thereafter. These loans are called unsubsidized loans because the federal government does not pay the interest. You can either pay the interest while in school and during grace periods or deferment or forbearance periods, or add it to your loan principal (capitalize the interest). Dependent students may borrow up to $2,000. Independent students may borrow as follows: Freshmen/Sophomore students: up to $6,000 Junior/Senior students: up to $7,000 |
Federal Direct Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) | This loan is available to parents of undergraduate dependent students. A credit check is required. Parents may borrow up to the cost of education not covered by financial aid. The interest rate for this loan can change annually around July 1. Before applying, make sure you have already completed the FAFSA. |
Federal Aid to Native American Students | TAP and Pell applications must be filed. Applications are available from the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs Office. Visit studentaid.gov for more information. |
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Education Benefits | Trocaire College was one of the first Colleges in the Western New York region to provide tuition assistance to our returning Iraq and Afghanistan veterans. In appreciation for the hard work and sacrifice our military has endured during our nation’s most recent conflicts, Trocaire College will potentially cover OIF and OEF veterans with additional tuition costs that the VA will not reimburse. Contact the Financial Aid Office for additional information. Our school is very proud to have veteran and dependent students here on campus and this number continues to grow each year. Thanks to the support of federal, state, and local financial aid programs, veterans and their dependents can attend Trocaire College with little or no financial obligation. Our hard working staff continues to go above and beyond to help the military veterans and their families that have served our country. There are a variety of financial aid programs available to students based on their service time, military branch, and deployment location(s). To help in determining which financial aid program(s) you may be eligible for, contact our financial aid office to make an appointment. The following steps can be used as a reference checklist to all students intending to use the GI Bill education programs at Trocaire College:
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/. |
Additional Programs and Benefits for Veteran and Dependent Students | |
Tutorial Assistance | Veterans who need individual academic help may receive up to $1,200 a semester at no charge to the student’s basic entitlement. This program will work with College established tutors at the Palisano Learning Center. Restrictions do apply. |
VA Work-Study | Any student receiving educational benefits are eligible for this program provided you are at least ¾ training time and can give a part time availability during the applicable semester. Students must apply at the VA first. There may also be federal work-study positions available for those that do not qualify, would like to work in another office, or if there are no longer positions open at Student Activities Office. |
Website | There is a great deal of information that our veteran website page can offer for our veteran families and community. Please visit this site for student updates, links, forms, and more during the course of your academic career and to stay informed about all the great services we provide to our veteran and dependent students. |
State Aid Programs | ||
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New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) | The New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) is a state grant program available to eligible residents. The awards for undergraduate students range from $500 to $5,665 per year. Eligibility requirements, award estimator and other provisions for this and other state awards can be obtained at: www.hesc.ny.gov. The TAP Code is 2144 for all Associate and Certificate Programs. The TAP Code for Baccalaureate Programs is 6144. | |
Say Yes to Education Scholarship Program | Trocaire College is a proud participant in the Say Yes to Education Scholarship Program. Incoming students are strongly encouraged to express their interest during the admissions process and must meet specific eligibility criteria for consideration. Additional information about the Say Yes to Education Scholarship program at Trocaire College is available on the College’s website. | |
Regents Award for Child of Deceased Police Officers, Firefighters or Corrections Officers | This program is intended to provide financial aid to children of police officers, firefighters, and correction officers of New York State or any of its political subdivisions, who died as a result of injuries sustained in the line of duty. | |
NYS Regents Award for Children of Deceased or Disabled Veterans (includes children of former POWs) | Scholarships available to children of veterans whose death or 50% disability occurred during specific wartime periods. Awards are $450 per year for full-time study. Additional information is available at www.hesc.ny.gov. | |
NYS Aid to Native American Students | Must be a member of the official tribe roll of a New York State tribe or child of a member. Applications and additional information is available from: Native American Education Unit | |
Adult Career and Continuing Education Service – Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR) (formerly known as VESID) | ACCES-VR assists individuals with disabilities to achieve and maintain employment and supports such individuals with independent living. Any resident of New York State who has a substantial emotional, mental, or physical disability, who can become employable, may apply for assistance through ACCES-VR. Individuals should contact the local office. 508 Main Street | |
New York State Primary Care Service Corps | The New York State Primary Care Service Corps provides scholarships for education and training in selected health professions for individuals who agree to work in state-operated or not-for-profit facilities. The purpose of the State Service Corps is to provide a resource of well-qualified and committed healthcare professionals. For additional information, please visit: www.health.ny.gov/funding. | |
Institutional Aid | |
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The following scholarships are available through Trocaire College. You must complete a FAFSA form to be considered for these scholarships. Please check Trocaire College’s web site for additional scholarships. All Federal and State financial assistance is applied before scholarship funding is awarded. To determine eligibility for the following scholarships, final high school transcripts must be received by the Admissions Office before the start of the fall and/or spring semesters. | |
Presidential Scholarships | Awarded to high school seniors. The scholarship is based on GPA, community service and recommendation from either a guidance counselor, teacher or principal. The scholarship award is for $5,000 per year and is awarded by the Admissions Office. The Presidential Scholarship is available for 4 semesters if the student maintains a 2.5 average or higher. The award will be prorated if the student drops below full time attendance. |
Academic Achievement Awards | Awarded to transfer students or first time College students who have been out of high school for a minimum of one year. The scholarship is awarded based on GPA and financial need. Students must complete a FAFSA form prior to review. The scholarship award is $2,000 annually and is awarded by the Admission’s Office. The Academic Achievement Award is available for 4 semesters if the student maintains a 2.5 average or higher. The award will be prorated if the student drops below full time. Both the Presidential Scholarship and the Academic Achievement Awards are renewed for the second year up to four continuous semesters. Conditions:
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Trocaire College Grant | An institutional grant is awarded to students demonstrating need based on the FAFSA form. A variety of programs are available through the military for persons who wish to consider enlistment. For more detailed information contact local military recruiters. |
Other Student Financial Aid Programs | A large number of special-purpose programs exist in a variety of types: direct aid, scholarship, loans, and work-study. Many are administered through specific institutions, and for this reason the Financial Aid Office is the single best source of information on the subject. Most of these programs would be of interest to relatively small numbers of students and prospective students, by virtue of need, or special interest, or both. Some are available only to graduate or professional students in certain fields. Some carry with them periods of obligated service. For further information contact the Financial Aid office in Room B05, contact our office at (716) 827-2545, or www.trocaire.edu. Terms and conditions of financial aid are subject to change without notice. All information contained herein is believed to be current as of July 1, 2022. However, the College is not responsible for information about state and federal programs which are subject to interpretation and change at any time. |