SUNY Potdam

The following services are available to SSS participants:

• Individual Consultation:
  SSS staff members are available to advise participants in Financial Aid education including completion of FAFSA, understanding financial aid, paying your college bill, and exploring scholarships.  Staff members are also available to advise participants in areas of personal finance education including developing a budget, learning about banking, understanding credit, and searching for student employment.

• Workshops: 
  SSS staff members provide workshops on personal finance education. Check out our Calendar of Events for current offerings.
• Grant Aid:
  
  • SSS awards a limited amount of aid each year to SSS participants enrolled at SUNY Potsdam.  An SSS participant may be eligible for this aid if he or she is:
    -an active participant in SSS
    -a freshman or sophomore
    -a Federal Pell Grant recipient

• Resources:
  
  • Financial Aid brochures and tip sheets are available in our office or download below:
    -Costs of College (PDF)
    -College Semester Budget Worksheet (PDF)
    
  • NEW! CashCourse-An interactive website which provides information, worksheets and tips on a broad array of financial topics including budgeting, paying for college, and economic survival tips. The program is sponsored by the National Endowment for Financial Education/Partnership for Financial Wellness.
    Click the logo below to get started:
    
    
  
  
  • Find out your credit score at annualcreditreport.com
  • Internet guide to money management including tips and resources for obtaining money for college:  www.wealthygeek.com
  • SUNY Potsdam’s Financial Aid office, including links to FAFSA, scholarship information, student employment, etc. 
  • SUNY Potsdam’s Student Accounts office, including important announcements about bills, payment plans, student insurance, etc.