New York scholarships and state aid
These are restricted to New York residents specifically. It's the kind of local award that's easy to miss because it's never on the big national scholarship sites.
Most scholarships on this site have no state restriction at all, so it's worth also browsing the full list regardless of where you live. Know of a local New York scholarship, through a school, Rotary club, or church, that isn't listed here? Let us know.
Open scholarships for New York residents (2)
- New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)Amount varies
New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC)
New York residents enrolled at least half-time in an approved in-state postsecondary program can qualify for this need-based grant. Your award amount depends on your FAFSA and New York State aid application results.
Apply by Jun 30, 2027Last verified Sep 28, 2026 - New York Excelsior ScholarshipUp to $7,070
New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC)
For New York residents whose household income is $125,000 or less, this covers whatever SUNY or CUNY tuition is left after other aid, up to $7,070, as long as you enroll full-time and complete 30 credits a year. The catch is you have to live and work in New York State after graduating for the same number of years you received the scholarship.
Ongoing — apply via the NYS student aid application each year; no fixed competitive deadlineLast verified Sep 28, 2026