Excelsior Scholarship is offered by New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC). Award amount: Tuition coverage at SUNY or CUNY. Deadline: not posted. Eligibility summary: New York State residents with household income up to $125,000 who attend a SUNY or CUNY college and meet credit and residency requirements.
Last verified: 2026-05-19. Always confirm details on the official application page before applying.
Last-dollar scholarship that can make tuition free at a state-operated SUNY or CUNY college after other grants and scholarships are applied.
New York State residents with household income up to $125,000 who attend a SUNY or CUNY college and meet credit and residency requirements.
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