If you are in an opportunity program, the Excelsior Scholarship allows five years to complete your bachelor’s degree and requires completion of 24 credits each academic year.

Can I receive an Excelsior Scholarship for a certificate program, second associate degree, or second bachelor’s degree? No. Students may not receive an award to pursue a certificate, a second …

Welcome to the online application for the New York State Excelsior Scholarship program. This application is for students looking to receive a first-time award for the Spring 2026 term.

The Excelsior Scholarship gives eligible New York State students the opportunity to attend college tuition-free at SUNY and CUNY schools — making college possible for hundreds of thousands of …

The Excelsior Scholarship gives eligible New York State students the opportunity to attend college tuition-free at SUNY and CUNY schools — making college possible for hundreds of thousands of …

Dec 24, 2024 · Launched in 2017, the New York State Excelsior Scholarship provides students with the opportunity to attend SUNY and CUNY colleges and universities tuition-free. By removing financial …

Dec 18, 2025 · The spring Excelsior application allows eligible students who plan to enroll full-time at a SUNY or CUNY two- or four-year college for the spring 2026 term, as well as those who missed the …

Excelsior Scholarship Program Enables students from families earning $125,000 or less per year to attend a state-operated SUNY or CUNY college tuition-free.

We're here to answer questions about the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) and other NYS grants and scholarships. Representatives are available M-F from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

We help you pay for college. Excelsior Scholarship Program Now open for Spring 2026! Families earning $125,000 or less can attend SUNY or CUNY tuition-free.