The Spring 2025 Excelsior Scholarship Application is now available for new applicants! Find out if you qualify for the Excelsior Scholarship and apply by the deadline: February 3, 2025:
- To apply: https://www.hesc.ny.gov/Excelsior
- Excelsior Program FAQs: https://www.hesc.ny.gov/pay-for-college/financial-aid/types-of-financial-aid/nys-grants-scholarships-awards/the-excelsior-scholarship/excelsior-scholarship-faqs.html
- Questions? Contact the Scholarship Unit at excelsior@hesc.ny.gov
*For Non-FAFSA filers (Dreamers, undocumented, other students): To be considered for New York State financial aid awards like TAP or Excelsior, you must apply through the Jose Peralta NYS DREAM Act Application.
- To submit your application and learn more about eligibility requirements: https://www.hesc.ny.gov/dream/.
- Visit CUNY’s webpage to learn more about undocumented student support: https://www.cuny.edu/undocumented-student-support/.
