Excelsior Scholarship
New York State’s new Excelsior Scholarship offers free SUNY tuition for eligible New York State students, making a SUNY Cobleskill education more affordable than ever.
Who is eligible?
You’re eligible for an Excelsior Scholarship if:
- You are a New York State resident
- You are an undergraduate student or applying to an undergraduate program
- You receive less than $6,470 in other grants and scholarships
- Your family earned $110,000 or less in 2016 (the limit will increase to $125,000 for the 2019-20 academic year)
How do I apply?
- Complete your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) for the 2017-18 school year using your 2016 tax information
- Complete your New York State TAP (Tuition Assistance Program) application.
- Apply for the Excelsior Scholarship (Here are some tips to keep in mind)
The application for the 2018-19 academic year is open March 26 - July 23.
If you receive an Excelsior Scholarship
- It will appear as a credit toward your tuition charge on your fall bill. You can review revisions to your financial aid award information in Banner Web.
- You are required to live in New York State after graduation for the amount of time you receive the scholarship. If you fail to meet this requirement, the scholarship will become an interest-free loan that you will have to repay.
Learn more about the Excelsior Scholarship