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Excelsior Scholarship Program (New York State) is sponsored by New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC). This scholarship allows eligible students from families earning $125,000 or less to attend a state-operated SUNY or CUNY college tuition-free.
Students must be pursuing an undergraduate degree, enrolled full-time, and agree to live and work in New York State for a duration equal to the number of years they received the scholarship.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: New York State residents with an adjusted combined federal household income of $125,000 or less, pursuing an undergraduate degree full-time at a SUNY or CUNY college or university. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Excelsior Scholarship Program (New York State) is funded by New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in New York. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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