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STEM2017
Thu, 14 Apr 2016 15:41:41 +0000

New York State STEM scholarship program…

https://www.hesc.ny.gov/pay-for-college/financial-aid/types-of-financial-aid/nys-grants-scholarships-awards/nys-science-technology-engineering-and-mathematics-stem-incentive-program.html

Award stipulations:
-Top 10% of your HS graduating class
-Must choose a SUNY or CUNY STEM program
-Must maintain 2.5 GPA
-Award is equal to the annual tuition charged to NYS resident students attending an undergraduate program at the State University of New York
-Must execute a service contract agreeing to reside and work in NYS for five years in the field of Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics

I’m pretty sure its an automatic (non-competitive) award if you fit the profile.

So the total four year award will be somewhere in the neighborhood of $26,000 to $28,000 if you stay within the guidelines. It makes a SUNY education even more affordable but it does constrain you to living and working in NY for 5 years. I think if you need the financial help, its well worth it.