Today is the application deadline for the the Excelsior Scholarship which grants free tuition to attend state schools. Those eligible can get tuition free up to $5,500 for state colleges and universities.

A number of restrictions apply to the scholarships including graduating on time – That’s four to five years towards a bacholor’s degree and two to three years for an associates degree. Go to hesc.ny.gov to get details and file applications.

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