As for students begin to apply for colleges and submit financial aid forms. Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R,C-Merrick) is announcing the availability of information at his district office to help students and their families pay for college.

The Assemblyman also recommended participation is a series of year-long special projects and events designed to help students and families pay for college, are sponsored by CANN, the New York State College Aid Awareness Network. This resource is a cooperative project of the New York State Financial Aid Administrators Association (NYSFAA) and the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC).

The following is information that is available by contacting Assemblyman McDonough’s office:

• List of statewide activities and NYSFAAA regional representatives map. Call your regional contact to find out about events in your area, or check the list on their Web site.
• "How to Apply" fact sheet
• 2004-05 Student Financial Aid wall chart
• "Get the Facts About Financial Aid" flier for students, which include information about the "Ask the Expert" online campaign that runs from Jan. 5, 2004-Feb. 27, 2004.

"Attending college and receiving a higher education are two of the greatest gifts a parent can give a child, and by providing this information, I am hopeful that more New York state students will be able to realize this dream," said Assemblyman McDonough. Those interested in obtaining information can contact Assemblyman McDonough’s office by calling (516) 731-8830, by writing to 3000 Hempstead Turnpike, Levittown, NY, 11756, or by e-mail at mcdond@assembly.state.ny.us.