Excelsior Scholarship program applications are now open for the Spring 2025 semester for SUNY and CUNY students, including those at the College of Staten Island. (Staten Island Advance/Jan Somma-Hammel)Staten Island Advance
College students in New York who attend eligible City University of New York (CUNY) and State University of New York (SUNY) schools can now apply for the upcoming semester’s Excelsior Scholarship and free tuition.
The New York York State Excelsior Scholarship for the 2025 Spring academic semester is now open and available to eligible students from households that make less than $125,000 a year.
The scholarship fills a tuition gap after federal and state financial aid — providing the potential for a tuition-free college experience for eligible state residents.
Interested students must fill out the FAFSA and New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) applications or apply through the New York State DREAM Act, according to the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation.
The deadline to apply is Feb. 3.
The scholarship is for students who plan to attend a CUNY or SUNY school, including the College of Staten Island in Willowbrook.
Here are the eligibility requirements, according to the state:
In addition, Excelsior scholars must live and work in New York state for a duration equal to the number of years they receive the scholarship. For example, if you received the award for four years, you will be required to live and work in New York state for four years.
“The Excelsior Scholarship transforms lives by making higher education more affordable and accessible for students across New York State,” Gov. Kathy Hochul said in a statement. “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.”
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