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Financial Aid

Grants

The Medaille Grant is an institutional need-based grant awarded to undergraduate students who are enrolled for at least six credits per semester. Apply by submitting the FAFSA.

The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) is a federal grant which is awarded to undergraduate students based on exceptional financial need. To receive SEOG you must be registered for at least six credits per semester.

The Federal Pell Grant is a need-based federal grant program designed to provide funds to undergraduate students who are enrolled in at least 3 credits per semester. These grants range up to $4,050 per year based on family income, assets, the number of family members in your household, the number in college, and the number of credits for which you enroll. Apply by submitting the FAFSA.

New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) provides grants based on New York State net taxable income to FULL-TIME students who are New York State residents. Undergraduate awards range from $275 - $5,000 per year. Graduate awards range from $75 - $550. Undergraduate students may receive up to 4 years of TAP; however, undergraduates in two-year programs can only receive 3 years of TAP. Graduate students can receive up to 4 years of TAP. Apply by submitting the FAFSA and TAP Applications.

The New York State Aid for Part-Time Study (APTS) is a grant program for undergraduate students funded by New York State. Awards range up to $2,000 for students enrolled between 3 and 11 credits per semester. Eligibility is based on New York State net taxable income and the availability of funds. Apply by submitting the APTS application, available from the Financial Aid Office.

The new Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program that provides up to $4,000 per year in grants for graduate and undergraduate students to students who intend to teach full-time in high-need subject areas for at least four years at schools that serve students from low-income families. Graduate students are also eligible for $4,000 per year ($ 8,000 total). Students may receive up to $16,000 for undergraduate study and up to $8,000 for graduate study. Part-time students are eligible, but the maximum grant will be reduced. The grant is also available for post-baccalaureate teacher certification coursework. Read More »