Students must also provide evidence of their previous enrollment in an EOP, SEEK or HEOP program. This program, also funded by the State University of New York, provides up to a full waiver of tuition for students who qualify according the the current year EOP economic eligibility criteria and the methodology of needs analysis. This is a need-based waiver program available to New York State residents enrolled as full time students in a registered SUNY graduate or professional degree program. Medical students have first priority for this award. Students must also provide a Financial Aid Transcript as additional proof of historical financial hardship.
Awards are renewable for up to four years of study.
No award shall exceed the actual cost of attendance, and award recipients must agree to a service commitment upon completion of all professional training, including an internship or residency. Applicants must be economically disadvantaged and a member of a minority group historically underrepresented in the medical profession. For purposes of this program, underrepresented minorities are residents of New York State who are Black, Hispanic, Native American or Alaskan Native. The application deadline is May 1. National Medical Fellowships National Medical Fellowships offers need-based awards to students enrolled in the first or second year of medical school.