DACA Info - Dream Act

DACA Info - Dream Act

IMPORTANT MESSAGE for our immigrant students who may be undocumented, DACA, etc.  Last year's passing of the NYS Dream Act now make these and other students eligible for NY State financial aid!  Please see the link below for details, and the TAP application for such students.  Let your college counselor know if you need help!

NYS DREAM Act Application Now Available

The Senator José Peralta New York State DREAM Act gives undocumented and other students access to New York State administered grants and scholarships that support their higher education costs. To qualify for NYS financial aid under the NYS DREAM Act, students must meet certain eligibility criteria. Eligible students can apply for NYS grant and scholarship programs, including the Tuition Assistance Program, Excelsior Scholarship, and Enhanced Tuition Awards.

Detailed information, as well as a link to the NYS DREAM application, is found at https://www.hesc.ny.gov/dream/