The Excelsior Scholarship: Making College Possible

This year, Governor Cuomo and the New York State Legislature enacted the nation's first tuition-free degree program, the Excelsior Scholarship. The Scholarship is available to students enrolled at SUNY or CUNY school for the fall of 2017.    In order to apply, students must: • Be residents of New York State • Plan to attend a SUNY or CUNY two- or four-year degree program • Take 30 credits per year and make progress towards graduation • Maintain good academic standing • Be on track to graduate on time with an Associate's Degree in two years or a Bachelor's Degree in four years The program goes into effect immediately, and is available for students whose families earn up to $100,000 annually beginning in the fall 2017. The application will be available June 7. Visit www.hesc.ny.gov to learn more, and text COLLEGE to 81336 for updates.