Scholarship Opportunity

New York State Veterans Tuition Award

Offered by New York State Higher Education Services Corporation

Tuition aid for qualifying veterans pursuing approved New York degrees or vocational training.

EssayNot required
RenewableYes
Grade LevelCollege Student, Graduate Student, Trade School Student

Eligibility

  • Have four years of active-duty service or qualifying combat service without a dishonorable discharge.
  • Meet New York residency rules and attend an approved New York degree or vocational program.
  • Meet U.S. citizenship/eligible-noncitizen and 12-month NYS residence requirements, or establish applicable DREAM Act eligibility with HESC.
  • No income limit. Remain out of default on federal/state student loans or NYS award repayment and satisfy prior NYS award conditions.
  • Degree enrollment: at least 3 credits part-time or 12 full-time. Vocational attendance: 6–23 hours weekly part-time or at least 24 full-time; approved noncredit programs require 320 clock hours. At least $200 annual tuition.

Requirements

  • Degree students complete FAFSA and TAP before the Veterans Tuition Award application.
  • Vocational students complete the VTA application and HESC payment application.
  • Chapter 33/Yellow Ribbon tuition coverage can eliminate VTA; Montgomery GI Bill recipients may qualify. Ask HESC to confirm remaining payment eligibility across undergraduate, graduate and vocational study.

How to Apply

  1. 1Confirm veteran and program eligibility.
  2. 2Apply through HESC; the VTA application is open year-round.