Amount: Up to full tuition (after other financial aid)
Deadline: August 15
Level: undergraduate
Renewable: Yes
About
The Excelsior Scholarship allows eligible students to attend SUNY or CUNY colleges tuition-free. Students must commit to living and working in New York State after graduation.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 2.0+
- New York resident
- Attend SUNY or CUNY
- Family income below $125,000
- Live in NY for 12 months post-graduation
Required Materials
- FAFSA
- NYS Excelsior Scholarship Application
Timeline
Application typically opens in spring. Deadline in August. Awards announced shortly after.
Tips
Ensure all financial aid applications (FAFSA, TAP) are completed accurately and on time. Pay close attention to the post-graduation residency requirements.