Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Thursday that applications are now open for New York’s Excelsior Scholarship, which offers tuition coverage to qualifying SUNY and CUNY students as part of the state’s effort to expand college affordability.
The Excelsior Scholarship application for the Spring 2026 semester is now open. Eligible New York students from families earning up to $125,000 who plan to enroll full time at a SUNY or CUNY college can apply for tuition coverage.
The program helps fill tuition gaps that remain after federal and state financial aid is applied, allowing eligible New York residents to attend college without paying tuition out of pocket…