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Veterans Tuition Awards |
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| Award Value |
$1,000 |
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Need-Based Scholarship
Merit-Based Scholarship |
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| Renewable |
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| Scholarship Links |
More Information
Application |
| Contact |
New York State Higher Education Services Corporation
99 Washington Avenue
Albany,
New York
12255
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| Phone |
(888)697-4372 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
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Study Requirements
Full-Time Study
* Undergraduate Degree-Granting Programs - Awards are available for up to 8 semesters (4 years) of undergraduate study. Awards can be made available for up to 10 semesters of undergraduate study for enrollment in a 5-year program or for enrollment in an approved program of remedial study.
* Graduate Degree-Granting Programs - Awards are available for up to 6 semesters (3 years) of graduate study.
* Vocational Training Programs - Awards are available for up to a maximum of 4 semesters (2 years) of study in an approved vocational training program.
Part-Time Study
* Undergraduate Degree-Granting Programs - Awards are available for up to 16 semesters (8 years) of part-time undergraduate study. Awards can be made available for up to 20 semesters of undergraduate study for enrollment in a 5-year program or for enrollment in an approved program of remedial study.
* Graduate Degree-Granting Programs - Awards are available for up to 12 semesters (6 years) of part-time graduate study.
* Vocational Training Programs - Awards are available for up to a maximum of 8 semesters (4 years) of part-time study in an approved vocational training program.
Eligible Veterans
Eligible students are those who are New York State residents discharged under other than dishonorable conditions from the U.S. Armed forces and are:
* Vietnam Veterans who served in Indochina between Dec. 22, 1961 and May 7, 1975.
* Persian Gulf Veterans who served in the Persian Gulf on or after Aug. 2, 1990.
* Afghanistan Veterans who served in Afghanistan during hostilities on or after Sept. 11, 2001.
These students must also:
* Establish eligibility by applying to HESC on or before September 1, 2008.
* Be New York State residents.
* Be matriculated full or part time at an undergraduate or graduate degree-granting institution in New York State or in an approved vocational training program in New