Student Eligibility
Covered incidents; the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 in New York City, the Pentagon and Pennsylvania and the on-going rescue and recovery efforts.
Victims who were severely disabled in any of the terrorist attacks including but not limited to police officers, peace officers, firefighters and emergency medical workers.
Children or spouses of victims who died or were severely disabled including but not limited to police officers, peace officers, firefighters, and emergency medical services.
Required to be enrolled as a matriculated undergraduate student in a program approved by the Commissioner of Education.
Scholarship recipients are not required to be New York State residents or U.S. citizens.
Benefit
Scholarships to cover the cost of tuition (and the college fee at State-operated campuses), room and board, mandatory fees, books, supplies and transportation for four academic years of full-time undergraduate study or for five years of a program of undergraduate study as defined by the Commissioner of Education.
Application and Award Process
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Applicants must complete and file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and the TAP Application.
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The student's tuition will be paid through a combination of TAP, and other tuition specific financial aid, and a World Trade Center Memorial Scholarship Award.
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The non-tuition costs of fees, room and board, books, supplies, and transportation will be covered through a combination of the Federal Pell Grant, any other federal and state grants, and a World Trade Center Memorial Scholarship Award.
