I am a little confused where everyone is getting there information. kelsmom said “NY state net taxable income”, but I think that is used specifically for the TAP which is not the same thing as the Excelsior scholarship. sybbie719 is saying “gross income”, but I don’t see that mentioned anywhere. From the hesc website: “have a combined federal adjusted gross income of $125,000 or less;”. In the FAQ, it says: “How much income can my family earn to be eligible for an award? Your household federal adjusted gross income (comprised of parents’ and student’s income) can total up to $125,000 to be eligible.” https://www.hesc.ny.gov/pay-for-college/financial-aid/types-of-financial-aid/nys-grants-scholarships-awards/the-excelsior-scholarship.html
Again, I personally can fully understand why they would add it back in. I just can’t find a source that indicates that they do.