College students in New York who attend eligible City University of New York (CUNY) and State University of New York (SUNY) schools can now apply for the upcoming semester’s Excelsior Scholarship and free tuition.
The New York York State Excelsior Scholarship for the 2025 Spring academic semester is now open and available to eligible students from households that make less than $125,000 a year.
The scholarship fills a tuition gap after federal and state financial aid — providing the potential for a tuition-free college experience for eligible state residents…