Publications and Resources for Students, Parents and Counselors
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Features: an overview of the financial aid process and descriptions of the major financial aid programs, plus a locator map containing contact information for the 100+ private colleges and universities in New York state.
College Connections Newsletter
A two-page newsletter for counselors and interested parents. The goal of the cIcu College Connections monthly newsletter will be to share information about:
College admissions
Financial Aid
New York’s 100+ independent (private, not-for-profit) colleges and universities in a “Featured Campuses” section
Notes about and links to recent research
Web addresses to interesting sites with information for you, your students, and their families
cIcu outreach activities and publications
Fall 2011 - An expanded edition with helpful information, resources and timelines for middle and high school students to prepare for the college application process.
December 2010 - Vol. 4, No. 4 - includes information on filing the FAFSA, Financial Aid Myths and Misconceptions, Scholarship Scams, and information you need to complete the FAFSA.
Features: Looking for the right college? This helpful map breaks down New York's 100+ private, independent colleges and universities by region with Web addresses and phone numbers.
Features: Learn about enrichment programs -- summer,semester, academic year, or special day-long activities for middle school and high school students offered at New York's 100+ private, independent colleges and universities!
Middle School Awareness Resources Making College Possible Helpful tips on beginning the college search and college admission and financial aid resources. Getting 2 College Booklet (English and Spanish) A dual English/Spanish publication to help middle school students and families start thinking about college.
Getting 2 College - A Guide for Families A guide for middle school students and families with tips on paying for college, factors in the admission decision, NYS Regents Diploma requirements and a helpful timeline for college preparedness from middle to high school.
These publications were produced as part of a federal College Access Challenge Grant (CACG) awarded to cIcu by the Higher Education Services Corporation (NYSHESC). The grant provides the majority of the budget for these publications.
Features: A concise guide to managing your money and workload at college. Learn some useful tips on keeping your college costs down, and your semester grades up!
This newsletter for the NYGEAR UP cohorts features highlights of activities undertaken in 2010-2011 by the state's NYGEAR UP subgrant sites and sector partners plus highlights of events at the federal GEAR UP programs across the state.
This newsletter for the NYGEAR UP cohorts features highlights of activities undertaken from winter 2010 by the state's NYGEAR UP subgrant sites and sector partners plus highlights of events at the federal GEAR UP programs across the state.
This newsletter for the NYGEAR UP cohorts features highlights of activities undertaken from fall 2009 by the state's NYGEAR UP subgrant sites and sector partners plus highlights of events at the federal GEAR UP programs across the state.
In Gear II NYGEAR UP in New York Newsletter Vol. 4, No. 2 - 2009 [576K] This newsletter for the NYGEAR UP cohorts features highlights of activities undertaken from spring 2009 through summer 2009 by the state's NYGEAR UP subgrant sites and sector partners plus highlights of events at the federal GEAR UP programs across the state.
In Gear II NYGEAR UP in New York Newsletter Vol. 4, No. 1 - 2009 [700K] This newsletter for the NYGEAR Up cohorts features highlights of activities undertaken from fall 2008 through winter 2009 by the state's NYGEAR UP subgrant sites and sector partners plus highlights of events at the federal GEAR UP programs across the state.
In Gear II NYGEAR UP in New York Newsletter Vol. 3, No. 2 - 2008 [505K] This newsletter for the NYGEAR UP cohorts features highlights of activities undertaken from spring 2008 through summer 2008 by the state's NYGEAR UP subgrant sites and sector partners plus highlights of events at the federal GEAR UP programs across the state.
This newsletter for the NYGEAR UP cohorts features highlights of activities undertaken from June throgh December 2007 by the state's NYGEAR UP subgrant sites and sector partners plus highlights of events at the federal GEAR UP programs across the state.
This newsletter for the NYGEAR UP cohorts features highlights of activities undertaken in spring 2007 through summer 2007 by the state's NYGEAR UP subgrant sites and sector partners plus highlights of events at the federal GEAR UP programs across the state.
This newsletter for the NYGEAR UP cohorts features highlights of activities undertaken in fall 2006 through spring 2007 by the state's NYGEAR UP subgrant sites and sector partners plus highlights of events at the federal GEAR UP programs across the state.
This newsletter for the GEAR UP cohorts in New York features helpful articles for the new 2005 – 2011 cohorts, as well as for the previous 1999 – 2005 and 2002 – 2008 cohorts. Articles include information on transition to college, student-led conferences, and highlights on some of the accomplishments of our GEAR UP cohorts. Also included is a list of the GEAR UP sites in New York and coordinator contact information.
In Gear II NYGEAR UP in New York Newsletter Vol. 1, No. 1 - 2006 [177K] This newsletter for the GEAR UP cohorts in New York features helpful articles for the new 2005 -2011 cohorts, as well as for the previous 1999 -2005 and 2002 -2008 cohorts. Articles include information on increasing parent/guardian involvement, planning for college, financial aid, and thinking about a career. Also included is a list of the GEAR UP sites in New York and coordinator contact information.
Features: This "how-to" manual includes a collection of outlines that describe how to plan, step-by-step, activities, events, and workshops for students, families, and education professionals.
*Resources indicated with an asterisk were developed by the Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities (CICU) for the NYGEAR UP federal grant project in which CICU is a partner.
A two-page newsletter for counselors and interested parents. The goal of the cIcu College Connections monthly newsletter will be to share information about: 
