Spring 2025 Excelsior Scholarship Application

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:

*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.

DREAM Big! A Guide to the Senator José Peralta DREAM Act

Applying for financial aid can be a challenge for many, but it doesn’t need to be a challenge for you with regards to your immigration status! The NYS Dream Act is designed to help undocumented and other eligible students access the financial support they need for higher education and that’s why this guide is here to help!

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