New York State Higher Education Services Corporation
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The Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) is a New York State government agency that helps students and families pay for college. HESC administers the state's financial aid programs, including the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP), one of the nation's largest need-based college financial aid grant programs, as well as numerous scholarships, grants, and loan forgiveness programs for New York residents attending approved schools in New York State.
Funding Opportunities
Excelsior Scholarship Program
The Excelsior Scholarship Program enables students from families earning $125,000 or less to attend a state-operated SUNY or CUNY college tuition-free. This is a "last dollar" scholarship, meaning 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. Recipients must be enrolled full-time (at least 12 credits per term) and complete at least 30 credits per year in their program of study. The scholarship covers 2 years for associate degrees, 4 years for bachelor's degrees, and 5 years for approved five-year degree programs. Post-graduation, recipients must agree to reside in New York State for a duration equal to the number of years they received the scholarship and, if employed during such time, be employed in New York State. If recipients move out of New York State before completing the residency requirement, all or part of the award will be converted to a no-interest loan.
Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)
The Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) is a New York State grant program that provides eligible students with up to $5,665 annually to help cover tuition expenses at approved colleges in New York State. This grant does not have to be paid back and is available to students attending full-time, part-time, and non-degree workforce credential programs. To qualify, applicants must be legal NYS residents for 12 continuous months prior to enrolling (or qualified under the NYS DREAM Act), be U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens, and meet specific income requirements based on their financial status. The program supports undergraduate students pursuing associate, bachelor's, or approved five-year degree programs. Award amounts are determined by combined family income, number of family members enrolled in college, financial status (dependent or independent), cost of tuition, and when the student started receiving TAP or other NYS awards. Students must maintain good academic standing, be enrolled full-time taking 12 or more credits per semester, and attend an approved college in New York State.
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- Total Funding Opportunities
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- Active Now
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- Source Domain
- hesc.ny.gov
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