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New York State Scholarships

Hundreds of UB students come to campus with thousands of dollars in scholarships from New York State and regional organizations. Any successful scholarship strategy should also include research into local community foundations where hundreds of donors and organizations consolidate their scholarship funding and selection processes.

New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC)

The New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) offers a variety of financial aid scholarships to help students pay for college.

Visit the HESC Quick Reference Guide for the current list of offered awards, as well as eligibility requirements and application instructions. Use UB’s State School Codes below on your applications when required:

  • Undergraduate Students: 1010
  • Graduate & Professional Students: 5130
  • The Excelsior Scholarship application for 24-25 for new applicants is now open. The deadline to apply is August 31st, 2024.
  • Masters in Education application for 24-25 is now open at HESC. The deadline to apply is August 24th, 2024
  • Math and Science Teaching Incentive Program is now open at HESC. The deadline to apply is August 3rd, 2024

New York State Awards Verification for Transfer Students

As a current Excelsior recipient and transfer student at the University at Buffalo, we need you to confirm your high school graduation date and first college term. Please confirm your high school information using the form below

Information is subject to change without notice due to changes in federal, state and/or institutional rules and regulations. Students must complete a FAFSA every year. Students must be making satisfactory academic progress to continue to receive financial aid.

Last updated: Aug 09, 2024 4:52 pm EDT