Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) today announced the opening of the spring 2025 Excelsior Scholarship application.
Eligible students planning to enroll full-time in a SUNY or CUNY two- or four-year college or university in the spring 2025 term can apply. The Excelsior Scholarship allows eligible full-time students to attend a SUNY or CUNY tuition-free.
“… encourage every eligible New Yorker to apply …”
“The Excelsior Scholarship transforms lives by making higher education more affordable and accessible for students across New York State,” Governor Hochul said. “I encourage every eligible New Yorker to apply for this scholarship to pursue their higher education goals and build a brighter future for themselves, their family, and their community.”
To be eligible for the spring Excelsior Scholarship, applicants must meet eligibility requirements, including but not limited to the following criteria:
- Have an adjusted combined federal household income of $125,000 or less
- Be entering college in the spring 2025 term
- Plan to attend a SUNY or CUNY two- or four-year college full-time
- Agree to live in New York State and not be employed out of state for a duration equal to the number of years you received the scholarship
To be eligible for the Excelsior Scholarship, students eligible for federal aid must complete the FAFSA and New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) applications or apply through the New York State DREAM Act. The TAP application can be accessed through the New York State Aid link at the end of the FAFSA. Students who already submitted their FAFSA and missed the link can apply here.
New York State Higher Education Services Corporation President Dr. Guillermo Linares said, “I want to thank Governor Hochul for recognizing the importance of investing in higher education and its role in shaping the future of our state. Her commitment to ensuring that every student has a fair shot at an affordable education is transforming lives and creating opportunities.”
SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. said, “There is a place at SUNY for every New Yorker, and we are committed to delivering an exceptional educational experience at an affordable price. With the invaluable support of the Excelsior Scholarship, New York State’s Tuition Assistance Program, and other financial aid, 52% of in-state SUNY students attend one of our 64 institutions completely tuition-free. This is made possible through the incredible efforts of Governor Kathy Hochul and our legislative partners.”
CUNY Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez said, “As part of our efforts to help current and prospective students access financial aid by completing their FAFSA and TAP applications, we are also encouraging eligible students to apply for robust New York State opportunities like the Excelsior Scholarship, which has already enabled thousands of CUNY students to attend college tuition-free and provided a pathway for them to pursue and achieve their dreams. We thank Gov. Hochul for her strong commitment to keeping the many benefits of higher education accessible and attainable to all New Yorkers.”
“… removing financial barriers …”
Launched in 2017, the New York State Excelsior Scholarship provides students with the opportunity to attend SUNY and CUNY colleges and universities tuition-free. By removing financial barriers, the program aims to make higher education more accessible to middle-class families. Applications for the spring 2025 scholarship will be accepted through February 2, 2025. For more information or to apply, visit hesc.ny.gov/excelsior.
HESC is New York State’s student financial aid agency and a national leader in providing need-based grant and scholarship award money to college-going students. At HESC’s core are more than two dozen grant, scholarship, and loan forgiveness programs, including the NYS Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) and the Excelsior Scholarship. HESC puts college within the reach of hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers each year through programs like these and through the guidance it provides to students, families, and counselors. HESC helps more than 300,000 students achieve their college dreams each year by providing more than $800M in grants, scholarships, and loan forgiveness benefits.
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