I'm exploring scholarships in New York State for college. Does anyone know what options might be out there? I'd love to hear about different ones, particularly for in-state students!
Good question! New York State offers several fantastic scholarship programs to help in-state students with college costs. There are opportunities based on both financial need and academic merit.
1. Excelsior Scholarship: This program offers free tuition at all CUNY and SUNY two- and four-year colleges for families making up to $125,000 per year. It covers tuition but not room and board, books, or other ancillary costs.
2. NYS Tuition Assistance Program (TAP): This is a need-based grant which aids students attending in-state colleges, including both public and private institutions. Awards range up to $5,165 per year.
3. Enhanced Tuition Award (ETA) Program: For students looking to attend participating private colleges in the state, the ETA Program offers up to $6,000 in financial aid per year.
4. NYS STEM Incentive Program: This program provides a full SUNY or CUNY tuition scholarship for the top 10 percent of students in each NYS high school if they pursue a STEM degree and agree to live in NYS and work in a STEM field post-graduation for 5 years.
5. NYS Scholarships for Academic Excellence: This program provides scholarship assistance to outstanding New York State high school graduates. Students are awarded $500 to $1,500 per year based on their grades.
Remember that these programs often have specific criteria, so it's worth checking out the official descriptions and eligibility requirements to see if you qualify. Good luck with your college search!
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