Scholarship Opportunity

New York Enhanced Tuition Award (ETA)

Offered by New York State Higher Education Services Corporation

Tuition aid at participating private New York colleges for eligible households, combining TAP, an ETA award, and a college match.

EssayNot required

RenewableYes

Grade LevelHigh School Senior, College Student

Eligibility

Attend a participating private New York college full-time and complete at least 30 degree-applicable credits each year. Standard full-time enrollment is at least 12 degree-applicable credits each term.
Meet the $125,000 combined federal adjusted gross income limit.
Agree to reside in New York after graduation for the duration of the award and work there if employed.
Be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen with 12 continuous months of NYS residency, or qualify through the NYS DREAM Act.
Remain out of default on federal/state student loans and comply with repayment and service terms of earlier NYS awards.
Have a qualifying U.S. high-school diploma, equivalency diploma or approved ability-to-benefit test; eligible online high-school credentials require HESC-approved accreditation.
Maintain continuous enrollment and good academic standing; approved interruption, opportunity-program and disability accommodations may apply.

Complete the program application during the next announced window.
Complete FAFSA and TAP or DREAM Act paperwork each year and sign the ETA contract if selected.
Review permitted interruption and disability accommodations with the college before reducing credits or pausing enrollment; opportunity programs may use a 24-credit annual pace.
Begin the NYS residence obligation within six months of the final payment. Failure to fulfill it can convert payments to a ten-year no-interest loan.