New York State Higher Education Services Corporation
Aid for Part-Time Study
Amount: Up to $2,000;
Awards per Year: Varies;
The Award Is: Based on financial need.
Who Is Eligible?
Award Is Open To: HS Seniors, All Undergrads
Majors/Fields of Study: All Majors
Student Attends School In: New York
Other Comments: Qualified applicants must be enrolled part time in an approved undergraduate degree program in New York state, and must be a US citizen or permanent resident, alien, or refugee. Applicants must meet income limits and must not have exhausted their Tuition Assistance Program eligibility. Applicants who defaulted on previous loans may not be eligible. Please visit the website listed for complete eligibility requirements and additional information.
Contact: To apply, an APTS application must be obtained from the college the student will be attending. The student should complete the application, and return it to the college for processing as early as possible, as funds are limited.
Website:
http://www.hesc.com/content.nsf/SFC/2/PartTime_TAP_Program
New York State Volunteer Recruitment Service Scholarship
Amount: Varies;
Awards per Year: Varies;
The Award Is: Based on financial need and renewable
Deadline: August 1.
Who Is Eligible?
Majors/Fields of Study: All Majors
Citizenship: United States, US Permanent Resident
Residency: New York
Other Comments: This scholarship is intended for New York volunteer firefighters and ambulance personnel. Please visit the website listed for complete eligibility requirements and additional information.
Contact: Visit the website below for application procedures.
Website:
http://www.hesc.com/content.nsf/SFC/2/NYS_Volunteer_Recruitment_Service_Scholarship
New York State Scholarships for Academic Excellence
Amount: Between $500-$1,500 ;
Awards per Year: Varies;
Who Is Eligible?
Majors/Fields of Study: Medicine
Citizenship: United States
Residency: New York
Other Comments: Scholarships for Academic Excellence provide up to $1,500 per year for up to five years of undergraduate study in New York State. The scholarship will be revoked if the student begins study at an out-of-state institution. Please visit the website listed for more information.
Contact: Contact your high school guidance counselor at your high school.
Website:
http://www.hesc.com/content.nsf/SFC/2/NYS_Scholarships_for_Academic_Excellence
NYS Regents Health Care Opportunity Scholarships
Amount: $10,000 per year up to four years;
Awards per Year: Varies;
Deadline: November 5.
Who Is Eligible?
Award Is Open To: HS Seniors, All Undergrads
Majors/Fields of Study: Nursing
Citizenship: United States, US Permanent Resident
Residency: New York
Other Comments: New York State Regents Health Care Opportunity Scholarships are awarded annually to students studying medicine or dentistry. There is a service agreement that corresponds with this scholarship. Please visit the website listed for more information.
Contact: Apply by requesting an application and further information from: NYS Education Department Office of K-16 Initiatives and Access Programs Scholarships and Grants Administration Unit Room 1078 Education Building Addition Albany, NY 12234 Phone: (518) 486-1319
Website:
http://www.hesc.com/content.nsf/SFC/2/NYS_Regents_Health_Care_Scholarships_in_Medicine_and_Dentistry
Awards for Children of Veterans
Amount: $450;
Awards per Year: Varies;
Deadline: Before May 1 of the academic year you are applying
Who Is Eligible?
Majors/Fields of Study: All Majors, Vocational/Technical Studies
Residency: New York
Other Comments: G Students whose parent(s) served in the U.S. Armed Forces during specified periods of war or national emergency and, as a result of service, died or suffered a 40% or more disability, is classified as missing in action, or was a prisoner of war. The veteran must currently be a New York State resident or have been a New York State resident at the time of death, if death occurred during or as a result of service. Please visit the website listed for complete eligibility requirements and additional information.
Contact: Students must initially establish eligibility by submitting a Child of Veteran Award Supplement form with the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation BEFORE applying for payment. Applications may be obtained by contacting the HESC Scholarship Unit at 1-888-697-4372. Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You will be sent an Express TAP Application (ETA).
Website:
http://www.hesc.com/content.nsf/SFC/2/NYS_Regents_Awards_for_Children_of_Deceased_and_Disabled_Veterans
Memorial Scholarship
Amount: Tuition and fees;
Awards per Year: Varies.
Who Is Eligible?
Award Is Open To: HS Seniors, All Undergrads, Vocational Students
Majors/Fields of Study: All Majors, Vocational/Technical Studies
Residency: New York
Student Attends School In: New York
Parent Employment: Memorial Scholarships for Families of Deceased Firefighters, Volunteer Firefighters, Police Officers, Peace Officers and Emergency Medical Service Workers provide financial aid to children, spouses and financial dependents of deceased firefighters, volunteer firefighters, police officers, peace officers, and emergency medical service workers who have died as the result of injuries sustained in the line of duty in service to the State of New York. Please visit the website listed for complete eligibility requirements and additional information.
Contact: Please visit the website below for application procedures.
Website:
http://www.hesc.com/content.nsf/SFC/2/NYS_Memorial_Scholarships
Military Service Recognition Scholarship (MSRS)
Amount: Tuition and fees up to four years;
Awards per Year: Varies.
Who Is Eligible?
Award Is Open To: HS Seniors, All Undergrads, Vocational Students
Majors/Fields of Study: All Majors, Vocational/Technical Studies
Residency: New York
Student Attends School In: New York
Parent Employment: MSRS provides financial aid to children, spouses and financial dependents of members of the armed forces of the United States or state organized militia who, at any time on or after Aug. 2, 1990, while New York State residents, died or became severely and permanently disabled while engaged in hostilities or training for hostilities. Please visit the website listed for complete eligibility requirements and additional information.
Contact: Please visit the website below for application procedures.
Website:
http://www.hesc.com/content.nsf/SFC/2/Military_Service_Recognition_Scholarship
New York State World Trade Center Scholarship
Amount: Tuition up to four years;
Awards per Year: Varies;
Deadline: May 1.
Who Is Eligible?
Majors/Fields of Study: All Majors
Citizenship: United States, US Permanent Resident
Residency: See eligibility requirements on website listed.
Other Comments: The World Trade Center Memorial Scholarship guarantees access to a college education for the families and financial dependents of innocent victims who died or were severely and permanently disabled as a result of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States of America and rescue and recovery efforts. Please visit the website listed for complete eligibility requirements and additional information.
Contact: Eligible students can visit the website below to download an application. The Federal FAFSAform should also be submitted.
Website:
http://www.hesc.com/content.nsf/SFC/2/NYS_World_Trade_Center_Memorial_Scholarship
State Aid to Native Americans
Amount: Up to $2,000 per year;
Awards per Year: Varies;
The Award Is: Entitlement; Renewable.
Who Is Eligible?
Majors/Fields of Study: All Majors
Ethnicity/Heritage: Native American
Residency: New York
Student Attends School In: New York
Other Comments: Native American who are also included on an official tribal roll (or their children) may apply for aid for their post-secondary studies. Please visit the website listed for more information. Students must apply or re-apply each semester.
Contact: Specific eligibility criteria and information can be found by writing to: Native American Education Unit NYS Education Department Room 374 EBA Albany, New York 12234 (518) 474-0537
Website:
http://www.hesc.com/content.nsf/SFC/2/NYS_Aid_to_Native_Americans
Tuition Assistance Program-TAP Grants
Amount: Up to $5,000;
Awards per Year: Varies;
The Award Is: Based on financial need;
Who Is Eligible?
Award Is Open To: HS Seniors, All Undergrads, College Graduate Students
Majors/Fields of Study: All Majors
Residency: New York
Other Comments: Tuition aid is renewable through doctoral programs. Please visit the website listed for complete eligibility requirements and additional information.
Contact: To apply fill out the Federal FAFSA form. You may obtain a copy of the application from your HS guidance counselor’s office, local library or via the online FAFSA website.
Website:
http://www.hesc.com/content.nsf/SFC/2/About_TAP
Veterans Tuition Awards
Amount: Between $500 and $1,000;
Awards per Year: Varies;
The Award Is: Renewable;
Deadline: May 1.
Who Is Eligible?
Majors/Fields of Study: All Majors
Residency: New York
Other Comments: Veterans Tuition Awards (VTA) provide up to $1,000 per semester for full-time study or $500 per semester for part-time study to eligible veterans matriculated at an undergraduate or graduate degree-granting institution or in an approved vocational training program in New York State. Please visit the website listed for complete eligibility requirements and additional information.
Contact:Undergraduate and Graduate Full-time Study – Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and an Express TAP Application (ETA). Undergraduate Part-time Study – Complete a FAFSA and a Veterans Tuition Award Supplement. Graduate Part-time Study – Complete only the Veterans Tuition Award Supplement.
Website:
http://www.hesc.com/content.nsf/SFC/2/Veterans_Tuition_Awards
New York State Senate
Richard J. Roth Journalism Fellowship
Amount: $29,500;
Awards per Year: 1;
Deadline: May 6.
Who Is Eligible?
Award Is Open To: College Graduate Students, College Doctoral Students
Majors/Fields of Study: Open to students in all fields, but appropriate especially for those in communication, public affairs, and journalism.
Citizenship: United States
Residency: New York
Student Attends School In: New York,
Other Comments: Qualified applicants must be either residents of New York state or enrolled in an accredited graduate program in the state of New York. Annual program to provide a 10-month internship in the New York State Senate Press Office to talented and skilled students who intend to enter the field of communications, journalism, or public relations.
Contact: Student Programs Office, 90 South Swan Street, Room 416, Albany, N.Y. 12247. Phone: 518-455-2611. FAX: 518-426-6827. E-mail: students@senate.state.ny.us
Website:
http://www.senate.state.ny.us/graduate.nsf/0/2c556e7ba00321f085256e540052328e?OpenDocument
Undergraduate Session Assistants Program
Amount: $3,500 Stipend;
Awards per Year: Varies;
Deadline: October 29.
Who Is Eligible?
Award Is Open To: All Undergrads
Majors/Fields of Study: All Majors
GPA: 3.0
Citizenship: United States
Residency: New York
Student Attends School In: New York,
Other Comments: Internships are open to undergraduate students with good academic records. Applicants must be either residents of New York or students enrolled in an accredited school in the state of New York. The purpose of this four month internship is to provide students with first-hand experience in state government. Please visit the website below for more information.
Contact: Work with your Campus Liaison Officer (CLO) If the CLO is unknown on your campus, write, call, or FAX/Email: James A. Utermark, Director Senate Student Programs 90 South Swan Street Room 416 Albany, New York 12247 Tel: 518-455-2611/ FAX: 518-426-6827/ E-mail:students@senate.state.ny.us
Website:
http://www.senate.state.ny.us “click on Student Programs”
