These grants will become part of the student's financial aid package. The student must be a United States citizen or permanent resident. The amount of the Federal Pell Grant can vary from year to year, based on the family's financial circumstances as well as annual federal appropriations. This program is available to New York State residents. Students must apply each year for this program.
Funding is dependent upon appropriations made available by the legislative branch of New York State.
Vermont and Rhode Island allow their state grant programs to be used in New York State. To determine eligibility, the student should contact his or her state scholarship agency. It is then taken into consideration as part of the student's aid package. As a result, one or more educational loans, either through the College or the federal government, will be included in most aid packages. The loan offered can be based on availability of funding as well as the family's financial circumstances.