NY Excelsior Scholarship (Tuition-Free)

Administered by HESC / NY State · hesc.ny.gov

Covers remaining tuition after TAP and Pell for full-time students at CUNY or SUNY whose family earns under $125,000/year.

Eligibility requirements

✓NY resident
✓Family income ≤$125,000
✓Full-time student at CUNY or SUNY
✓Commit to living/working in NY after graduation

Insider tip

You must work or live in NY for the same number of years you received the award — or it converts to a loan.

How to apply

Apply directly on the official website. GrantLantern does not process applications — we link you directly to the source.

Apply at hesc.ny.gov →

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Program details sourced from official government and agency websites. Eligibility is determined by the administering agency — not GrantLantern. Verify current requirements at the official source before applying.

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