- Regents Awards for Children of Deceased or Disabled Veterans, Police Officers and Firefighters
There are awards for children of disabled veterans of the war periods 1917-18, 1941-46, 1950-53, and 1961-73. There are also awards for children of servicemen who were prisoners of war or missing in action from those periods. The award is $450 a year for up to four years of full-time college study in New York State. Child of Police Officer-Firefighters Awards are for children of police officers or firefighters who died as a result of an on the job injury after June 30, 1982. The award is $450 a year for up to four years of undergraduate study. Additional information is also available at HESC.
- Educational Incentive Program
This is a program designed for students who are current employees at a registered or licensed day care provider. Students must be pursuing courses or programs related to early childhood education, child day care, children with special needs and other related subjects. Scholarship awards are based on income, type of courses studied and other priority considerations. Awards range from $117 per credit to $1,335 for full time study per semester. For additional information you must call (800) 295-9616.
- Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program
Based on SAT or ACT scores and grade point average. Maximum award of $1,500 based on Federal Application. Applications available at high school Guidance Office or from the Bureau of HEOP/VTEA Scholarships, NYS Education Department, Education Building Annex, Room 1071, Albany, NY 12234, (518) 486-1319.
- NYS Scholarship for Academic Excellence
NYS residents who are US citizens or eligible non-citizens enrolled (matriculated) for 12 credits or more. Cannot be in default on any NYS guaranteed student loan. Must attend a college in NYS. Awards are $1,500 to the top graduating senior of each high school in NYS, $500 to other academically gifted students for up to 4 years, or 5 years in certain programs. Scholarship must be used within 7 years. Contact the high school guidance office. To receive payment, complete the TAP application process.
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- Aid for Native American Students
Under New York State Education Law, assistance is provided for Native American students from any of the several Native American tribes located within the state who are residents of a reservation. The maximum individual grant is $1,770 per year for a period not to exceed four years. Additional information is also available at Bureau of Indian Affairs and FinAid. For further information concerning aid to Native Americans, contact:
Native American Education Unit
NYS Education Department - Room 543
Albany, New York 12234
Phone: (518) 474-0537
- Educational Opportunity Grant (EOP)
A special program for New York State students who have been designated by the college as both academically and economically disadvantaged. Students in the program may receive an average of $300 per year for educational expenses. For more information on this program please contact the EOP Office.
- Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID)
The mission of VESID is to promote educational equity and excellence for students with disabilities while ensuring that they receive the rights and protection to which they are entitled. VESID starts with the presumption that all persons with disabilities can benefit from vocational rehabilitation services and should have opportunities to work in jobs integrated within their communities. Counselors guide individuals through service programs to reach their employment goals. The cost of some services may be based on financial need. VESID may be able to pay for some of the college expenses but you must apply directly to the college for financial aid. Additional information is also available by visiting VESID. Contact the District Office located at:
Hauppauge, New York
Phone: (631) 952-6357
Riverhead, New York
Phone: (631) 727-6496
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