Additional Sources of Aid for New York Residents
Beyond the TAP and APTS programs, additional aid in the form of grants and scholarships are awarded yearly through the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation, Albany, NY 12255.
These include:
- Vietnam and Gulf War Veteran Tuition Awards
- NYS Memorial Scholarships for Families of Deceased Police Officers and Firefighters
- Children of Deceased or Disabled Veteran Awards
- Military Service Recognition Scholarship
- World Trade Center Memorial Scholarship
For additional scholarship information, please log onto www.hesc.com.
Individuals with disabilities may contact the ACCES-VR (formerly known as Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID)), NYS Education Department, Albany, NY 12234. They may provide funds to be used for tuition, tutoring, books fees, etc., if deemed eligible.
Aid programs for the visually impaired are available through the NYS Commission for the Blind, Department of Social Services, Albany, NY 12243. Additionally, students may be eligible for a Lavelle Fund Scholarship, awarded to full time students from NY, NJ and CT. Please contact the Director of Disability services at (914)323-7127 for details.
State Aid to Native Americans may be obtained by contacting the Native American Education Unit, NYS Education Department, and Albany, NY 12234.