Additional Sources of Aid for New York State Residents

Beyond the TAP and ETA programs, additional aid in the form of grants and scholarships are awarded yearly through the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation.

Below is a list of previously awarded scholarships:

• Veterans Tuition Awards
• NYS Memorial Scholarship for Families of Deceased Firefighters, Volunteer Firefighters, Police Officers, Peace Officers, and Emergency Medical Service Workers
• NYS Regents Awards for Children of Deceased and Disabled Veterans
• Military Enhanced Recognition Incentive and Tribute - MERIT Scholarship
• NYS World Trade Center Memorial Scholarship
• Native American Education Unit

Individuals with disabilities may contact ACCES-VR (formerly known as the Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID)) within the NYS Education Department. They may provide funds to be used for tuition, tutoring, books, fees, etc.

Aid programs for the visually impaired are available through the NYS Commission for the Blind, Department of Social Services. Additionally, students may be eligible for a Lavelle Fund Scholarship, awarded to full time students from NY, NJ and CT. Please contact the Center for Student Accommodations & Valiant Learning Support Program at (914)323-7127 for details.