New York Excelsior Scholarship

The Excelsior Scholarship covers remaining SUNY or CUNY tuition (after other aid) for New York residents whose household adjusted gross income is $125,000 or less, up to $5,500 per year, for two years at an associate-degree program or four years at a bachelor's-degree program. Recipients must enroll in at least 12 credits per term and complete 30 credits per year, and must commit to living and working in New York State for the same number of years the award was received after graduating, or the award converts into a loan.

Eligibility

DemographicsHousehold AGI cap of $125,000; requires 12 continuous months of NY residency and a post-graduation NY residency/work commitment, or the award converts to a loan.

Applying

Up to $5,500/year, covering tuition remaining after TAP and other gift aid are applied (a last-dollar tuition award, not a flat cash amount).