How many Excelsior scholarships have been awarded?

How many Excelsior scholarships have been awarded?

As of 2018-19, the program's second year, Excelsior Scholarships had been awarded to 24,000 students, or 3.8 percent of total SUNY and CUNY undergraduate enrollment. With full implementation this year, participation is expected to rise to 30,0-20.

What are the chances of getting Excelsior Scholarship?

The Excelsior Scholarship program promises free tuition at CUNY and SUNY colleges. But only 3 percent of public college students are able to take advantage of Excelsior, and students in New York City are especially neglected.

How much does Excelsior Scholarship cover?

An Excelsior Scholarship recipient can receive up to $5,500 from the Excelsior Scholarship, minus any amounts received for TAP, Pell, New York City Merit Scholarship or other scholarships. The remainder of your tuition charge will be covered through a tuition credit paid through CUNY.

Does the Excelsior Scholarship cover all tuition?

The Excelsior Scholarship covers tuition only. You would be responsible for college fees and other costs such as room and board. What about credits earned in high school?

Do I have to apply for Excelsior Scholarship every year?

Payment. To receive award payments after the initial application year, an Excelsior Scholarship recipient must annually complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the NYS Student Aid Payment Application each year.

What happens if you fail a class with the Excelsior Scholarship?

If you fail to complete 30 credits over a 365-day period, the Excelsior Scholarship will cover your first term; however, you will be responsible for the tuition liability for your second term. ... A student who fails to complete 30 credits in any year is ineligible for any future payments under the Program.

What is the eligibility for free tuition at a SUNY?

Under this groundbreaking program, more than 940,000 middle-class families and individuals making up to $125,000 per year will qualify to attend college tuition-free at all CUNY and SUNY two- and four-year colleges in New York State.

Is it hard to get the Excelsior Scholarship?

The Excelsior Scholarship requires that all students accumulate 30 credits in each academic year in order to maintain the scholarship. ... That makes it incredibly difficult to reach the 30-credit requirement without taking a bulk of summer and winter classes.

How long do you have to study for an Excelsior Scholarship?

• A recipient of an Excelsior Scholarship is eligible to receive award payments for not more than two years of full-time undergraduate study in a program leading to an associate's degree or four years of full-time undergraduate studyin a program leading to a Bachelor's defree, or five years if the program of study normally requires five years.

Can a student with an Excelsior Scholarship transfer to another college?

• A student who transferred between colleges is eligible for an Excelsior Scholarship provided they do not have a break in enrollment and are on track to complete their Associate’s degree in 2 years or their Bachelor’s degree in 4 years based on the number of credits accepted by their current college.

How many credits do you need for Excelsior degree?

• If you are in an undergraduate program of study normally requiring five-years, the program allows five years to complete your degree on time (which requires completion of the equivalent of 30 credits each academic year).

What happens if you fail to complete 30 credits on Excelsior Scholarship?

• If you fail to complete the 30 credits over a 365 day period, the Excelsior Scholarship will cover your first term; however, you will be responsible for the tuition for your second term. Since you will no longer be on track to complete your degree on time, you will be ineligible for the scholarship in the future.