For questions regarding the processing of your FAFSA application or to request a copy of your SAR, call 1-319-337-5665 (not a toll free number). To obtain general information regarding Federal Student Aid call 1-800-433-3243 or visit the web site:

http://www.ed.gov/finaid.html. For TDD (hearing-impaired assistance) call 1-800-730-8913. To complete a FAFSA application on the Web or to make electronic corrections (consult with the Financial Aid Office before making any corrections) to an already submitted FAFSA, go to: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. For technical assistance regarding FAFSA on the Web, call 1-800-801-0576.

Personal Information Numbers (PIN) are necessary for accessing numerous US Department of Education data systems containing personal information. For example, your PIN will allow you to access your student loan history (www.nslds.ed.gov), file of an electronic Renewal FAFSA (regular electronic FAFSA filing does not require a PIN) and make electronic corrections to a previously submitted FAFSA application (consult the Financial Aid Office prior to making any changes). To request your PIN, visit: http://www.pin.ed.gov.

The Federal Direct Loan Servicing Center can answer questions regarding your Direct Loan's deferment, forbearance, outstanding balance and payment status. The Federal Direct Loan Servicing Center telephone number is 1-800-848-0979. If you are interested consolidating, existing non-Direct Loan(s) into a Direct Loan call 1-800-557-7392.

Borrowers of any kind of federal student loan can find out who is handling the account and where to send payments by calling Debt Collection Services at 1-800-621-3115.

NYHESC can give you information regarding your TAP application's status as well as general information on N.Y. State scholarships and other aid. Its telephone number is 1-888-697-4372. To inquire regarding the status your TAP application via the Internet, visit: https://students.hesc.com/si/TapInquiry.asp.

For a comprehensive listing of the NY State grants, scholarships and special awards offered through HESC, visit the web site: http://www.hesc.com/program.html.

If you have yet to apply for TAP, you may obtain an accurate estimate of what your TAP award may be by visiting: http://www.hesc.com/tools/tapstatus.htm.

The Internet's most informative and comprehensive compilation of financial aid application tips and strategies, is available at the following web site: http://www.finaid.org/

NYSFAAA offers additional financial aid information and advice through its web site: http://www.nysfaaa.org

To request a copy of a tax return, letter 1722 or an RTFTP (the turn-around-time for a telephone request is approximately 3 weeks) call 1-800-829-1040. For on the spot receipt of a letter 1722 or an RTFTP go to one of the IRS Centers listed below. There is no cost for a letter 1722 or an RTFTP. However, there will be a charge for a copy of a tax return. Please note that the IRS will not give you a copy of your parent's tax return (or their letter 1722 or their RTFTP). Your parents must appear in person to obtain copies of their documents.

For information regarding the legal requirement for male financial aid recipients born after December 31, 1959 to register with the Selective Service System, call 1-847-688-6888 or visit the web site: http://www.sss.gov.