Any federal or NYS grants or scholarships, including PELL and TAP, are applied to tuition first and the Excelsior Scholarship covers any remaining tuition expenses.

If you are claimed as a dependent by your parent (s) and your parent (s) resided in New York State for twelve or more continuous months at the time you applied for the Excelsior Scholarship, you will …

Welcome to the online application for the New York State Excelsior Scholarship program. This application is for students looking to receive a first-time award for the Spring 2026 term.

We help you pay for college. Excelsior Scholarship Program Now open for Spring 2026! Families earning $125,000 or less can attend SUNY or CUNY tuition-free.

Dec 24, 2024 · 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 …

The Excelsior Scholarship gives eligible New York State students the opportunity to attend college tuition-free at SUNY and CUNY schools — making college possible for hundreds of thousands of …

The Excelsior Scholarship gives eligible New York State students the opportunity to attend college tuition-free at SUNY and CUNY schools — making college possible for hundreds of thousands of …

Excelsior Scholarship Program Enables students from families earning $125,000 or less per year to attend a state-operated SUNY or CUNY college tuition-free.

Dec 17, 2025 · If you’re starting college in spring 2026, or missed the fall Excelsior application, you may qualify for free tuition at state-operated SUNY or CUNY colleges through the Excelsior Scholarship.

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