HESC is pleased to announce that the Excelsior Scholarship Application for the 2018-19 academic year opens for new applicants on Monday, March 26th at 9:00am and closes on Monday, July 23, 2018 at 11:59pm. New York’s tuition-free degree program, the Excelsior Scholarship, is the first of its kind in the nation. The Scholarship is making college possible for hundreds of thousands of students across the state. More information can be found at .
hesc.ny.gov/excelsior
In order to apply, students must meet eligibility requirements, including:- Be residents of New York State
- Plan to attend a SUNY or CUNY college or university in pursuit of a two-year or four-year degree
- Have a family federal adjusted gross income of $110,000 or less
- Be on track to graduate on time with an Associate’s Degree in two consecutive years or a Bachelor’s Degree in four consecutive years
To complete the application, you will need:
- 2016 IT-201 NYS Income Tax Return(s) for you and your parent(s) or your spouse, as applicable