NYS Part-time Scholarship Award Program

Name: NYS Part-time Scholarship (PTS) Award Program

Award Amount:

• Provides up to $1,500 per semester for eligible students.
• Renewable for up to two years (four consecutive semesters), totaling a maximum of $6,000.

Overview:

The NYS Part-time Scholarship (PTS) Award Program is designed to support New York State residents attending a SUNY or CUNY community college on a part-time basis. The program aims to make higher education more accessible by providing financial assistance to students who are enrolled in at least 6 but less than 12 credits per semester.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must be a legal resident of New York State and a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.
• Enroll in at least 6 but less than 12 credits per semester at a SUNY or CUNY community college.
• Maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher.
• Be matriculated in an approved undergraduate degree program.
• Not be in default on a student loan guaranteed by HESC and not have any outstanding state or federal grant overpayments.

Application Process:

• Complete and submit the NYS Part-time Scholarship Award Program Application, available on the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) website.
• File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the NYS Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) application to determine eligibility for other financial aid programs.
• Provide any additional documentation as requested by HESC to verify eligibility.

Deadline:

• Application deadline varies each academic year. Students should check the HESC website or their institution’s financial aid office for the most up-to-date deadline.

Additional Information:

• Recipients must maintain continuous part-time enrollment and a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher to remain eligible for the scholarship.
• The scholarship is renewable for up to two years (four consecutive semesters), provided the recipient continues to meet all eligibility requirements.
• For detailed guidelines, application instructions, and further assistance, visit the official NYS Part-time Scholarship Award Program page on the HESC website or contact the financial aid office at your chosen institution.

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