The New York State Excelsior Scholarship

The New York State Excelsior Scholarship application is now available on the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) website. To make sure you fully understand all of the eligibility criteria, we strongly recommend that you carefully review the following before you apply:

• New York State Excelsior Fact Sheet
• New York State Excelsior FAQ
• Tips for Completing the New York State Excelsior Scholarship Application
• CUNY Excelsior Scholarship FAQ

Reviewing this information will ensure that you understand what the eligibility criteria are for the scholarship, as not all students may be eligible. You should also review this information so that you understand the requirements for utilizing and maintaining the New York State Excelsior Scholarship in future years.

As a reminder, you must complete your 2017–18 FAFSA and TAP applications before applying for the New York State Excelsior Scholarship online. The deadline for the New York State Excelsior Scholarship application is July 21, 2017, so make sure to apply as soon as possible.

As part of the New York State Excelsior Scholarship application, you will need to upload a copy of your FAFSA, also called a Student Aid Report (SAR). You can obtain a SAR by logging into your FAFSA. You will also need to upload a copy of your transcript from each college/university you have attended.