Enhanced Tuition Award
The Enhanced Tuition Awards (ETA) program provides tuition awards to students who are New York State residents attending a participating private college located in New York State. Recipients will receive funds through a combination of their TAP award, ETA award and a match from the College.
New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) determines the amount of the ETA award, and if the cap of spots available is exceeded, a lottery or other system will be established to determine who receives awards, with preference being given to already enrolled students.
Eligibility includes New York state residency, income eligibility, and course-load requirements. Students must graduate on time. They must live and work in New York state after graduation for as many years as they receive the award or the ETA award amount will revert to a loan that must be repaid. Students interested in the ETA program should read all of the eligibility criteria and post-graduation requirements. Any student with a disability designated under the Americans with Disabilities Act should note the additional eligibility information provided.