Excelsior Scholarship
Household income up to $125,000, NY residency, full-time status, 30 applicable credits per year, FAFSA plus TAP/DREAM Act, and a residency/work obligation tied to years funded.
About Excelsior Scholarship
HESC administers Excelsior for SUNY/CUNY tuition and publishes income, credit, renewal, and post-award state-service rules.
Household income up to $125,000, NY residency, full-time status, 30 applicable credits per year, FAFSA plus TAP/DREAM Act, and a residency/work obligation tied to years funded.
File FAFSA and TAP first; check the annual closing date, HESC requirements, and contract before accepting the award.
Who it serves and what it can cover: Household income up to $125,000, NY residency, full-time status, 30 applicable credits per year, FAFSA plus TAP/DREAM Act, and a residency/work obligation tied to years funded.
How to apply or get help: File FAFSA and TAP first; check the annual closing date, HESC requirements, and contract before accepting the award. For case-specific questions, contact the program or financial-aid office named on its official page.
State student financial-aid program