This is gift assistance for high need students. Amounts vary based on the limited availability of funds. Loans made directly to students and credited to their accounts. Work hours vary according to student's demonstrated need.
Awards vary, based on New York State net taxable income.
Students must be New York State residents for one year before beginning college and attend fulltime. Awards vary according to demonstrated need and they are subject to change from year to year. They are renewable for 8 semesters, provided a 3.0 grade point average is maintained. Scholarships are only available to fulltime students. They are renewable for 8 semesters and can vary from year to year.