The New York Aid Stack
How the pieces fit together, in order: FAFSA → TAP → Excelsior → HEOP/EOP/SEEK → the DREAM Act pathway for undocumented scholars. What each covers, who qualifies, and when to apply.
Guide coming soon · EN / ES
Student & Family Resources
Straight answers on college, aid, and recruiting
We tell families the truth about athletic recruiting odds, college costs, and financial aid, and we build the plan on facts. Guides will be available in English and Spanish.
The Recruiting Reality Guide
Only about 2% of high school athletes receive athletic scholarships. This guide explains how to use sport as a source of discipline and admissions differentiation while maximizing merit- and need-based aid as the real financial plan.
Guide coming soon · EN / ES
FAFSA & FSA ID Help
Create your FSA ID early, since a broken or missing FSA ID is the #1 completion blocker. We host Family FAFSA Nights with hands-on help and verification support.
Checklist coming soon
College & Career Calendar
Month-by-month milestones: enrollment and orientation, FAFSA season, application deadlines, scholarship windows, award-letter comparison, and summer internships.
Calendar coming soon
Program families: you're not doing this alone
Every AOP scholar has a named advisor from 10th grade who stays with them to and through their first year of college. If your student is enrolled and you have a question about aid, applications, or recruiting, reach your advisor directly or contact us.