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New York State Student Aid

New York State Programs

Is administered by the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC). 

General Eligibility Criteria for New York State Student Financial Aid Assistance

You must:

  • Meet the program income limits

  • Submit a FAFSA and a NYS Student Aid Payment Application before June 30, 2025 for the 2024-2025 aid year

  • Have graduated from high school in the U.S., or earned a GED, or pass a federally approved Ability-to-Benefit test as defined by the Commissioner of the State of Education Department

  • You must be admitted into a degree program

  • Be a legal resident of New York State (that is, you must have lived in the State for at least one year prior to the first term for which you are seeking payment) or eligible under the Senator José Peralta  New York State DREAM Act

  • Be a U.S. citizen, eligible noncitizen or hold an I-94 visa as a refugee, paroled refugee or conditional entrant or eligible under the Senator José Peralta  New York State DREAM Act

  • If you are pursuing an associate’s degree you must declare a major before the beginning of your second year (31 credits)

  • Remain in good academic standing for New York State financial aid programs

  • Not be in default of Federal Direct student loans or loans that HESC guaranteed