Tag: New York


2017-18 Excelsior Scholarship Program Deadline Approaching

Posted on July 10th, 2017

If you want to have a chance at receiving free tuition at a SUNY or CUNY college this fall through New York’s free college program, you’d better get moving.

The deadline to apply for the Excelsior Scholarship is July 21, 2017, so you must apply by then in order to be eligible.

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What you need to know about New York’s Excelsior Scholarship Program

Posted on April 24th, 2017

Many of our clients have been asking about the new Excelsior Scholarship program, which will provide free tuition at in-state public colleges for New York state students if their family meets certain income requirements.

While it may sound too good to be true, there are a lot of important details and things you need to keep in mind when considering the program. Read these important FAQs about the program, and contact us if you want personalized help figuring out whether it is a good option for your family.

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New program would help college grads buy homes in Upstate NY

Posted on January 18th, 2017

"Upstate colleges and universities have world-class programs that produce highly skilled graduates — who then leave for opportunities elsewhere. This program will incentivize recent graduates to put down roots in upstate communities, helping to bring new energy into their downtown centers, spur their development and increase their economic vitality." -- New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo

It’s been widely reported that millennials and recent college graduates are putting off purchasing homes because of high student debt. But New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has proposed a new program to make it easier for young college graduates to afford homes in our hometown of Upstate New York, the Times-Union reports. College grads incentivized […]

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Gov. Cuomo proposes free college plan for students in New York state

Posted on January 3rd, 2017

"It's incredibly hard and getting harder to get a college education today. It is incredibly expensive, and the debt is so high it's like starting a race with an anchor tied to your leg. New York State is going to do something about it." -- New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo

Great news for New York students considering attending college in their home state in the next few years. On January 3, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced a plan that would offer free tuition at state colleges (including community college) for all students with families making $125,000 or less, according to the New York Times. […]

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Students can now transfer credits between SUNYs

Posted on August 27th, 2015

"When you start college at SUNY, we are going to do all we can to help you finish your degree on time and with less debt. Ensuring seamless transfer is one of the most fundamental ways we deliver on that promise." -- SUNY Chancellor Nancy Zimpher

Great news for students who transfer within the State University of New York (SUNY) system–they can now transfer with the assurance that their credits will be accepted without any trouble from their new college, according to the SUNY website and as reported by The Journal News. Program can help save students time, money on college Making it […]

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New York plan could cut college graduates’ debt

Posted on January 19th, 2015

We’ve written a lot about the great, affordable colleges in our home state of New York.

And beginning this year, prospective college students and graduates may have another reason to consider making a move to the Empire State: free student loan payments for two years.

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