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Excelsior Scholarship 2025 at City College of New York for American Students

The Excelsior Scholarship, a groundbreaking initiative by the State of New York, offers eligible students the chance to pursue their undergraduate degrees tuition-free at SUNY or CUNY colleges, including the prestigious City College of New York (CCNY).

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Here’s a breakdown of the benefits, eligibility criteria, application process, and deadlines for the 2025 academic year.

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Benefits of the Excelsior Scholarship

  1. Tuition-Free Education: Covers up to $5,500 per year or the actual tuition cost for the academic year, whichever is less.
  2. Additional Financial Support: Complements other financial aid awards, such as New York State (NYS) aid and federal grants.
  3. No-Interest Loan Option: Converts into a no-interest loan only if recipients fail to meet residency or work requirements post-graduation.
  4. Wide Accessibility: Open to all eligible first-time undergraduate students at SUNY or CUNY colleges, including CCNY.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the Excelsior Scholarship, applicants must:

  • Be a resident of New York State.
  • Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.
  • Pursue their first undergraduate degree at a SUNY or CUNY institution.
  • File a FAFSA and a Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) application.
  • Complete at least 12 credits per term and a total of 30 credits annually, applicable toward their degree program.
  • Provide 2022 and 2023 NYS Income Tax Return information (based on the academic year applied for).
  • Commit to living and working in New York State for the length of time they received the scholarship.

How to Apply?

Application Steps for 2025:

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  1. Complete FAFSA and TAP Applications: https://www.ccny.cuny.edu/financialaid/excelsior-scholarship?srsltid=AfmBOordW9NwqFwVvtEwFuH5ogN71LDLK9AvnReqEjN9G5H7WtDSuenX.
  2. Apply via HESC: Submit your Excelsior Scholarship application through the Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) portal at www.hesc.ny.gov.
  3. Prepare Supporting Documents:
    • 2022/2023 NYS Income Tax Returns (for you and your parents).
    • Your 2024–2025 Student Aid Report (SAR).
    • All prior college transcripts (if applicable).
    • Proof of ADA status, if applying as a transfer student with a disability.
  4. Upload Documents: After submission, log into your HESC account and upload the required documents.

Application Opens: Spring 2024.

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Yousaf Saeed

Engr. Yousaf Saeed is a respected international education journalist, specializing in scholarships and fellowships. A recipient of three fully funded international scholarships in engineering, he brings firsthand experience to his work. With years of dedication to youth development across Asia, Africa, and beyond, Engr. Yousaf has helped thousands of students secure admissions, scholarships, and fellowships through accurate, experience-based guidance. All opportunities he shares are thoroughly researched and verified before publication.

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