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 — 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.