How do I apply for the Dream Act in New York?
application and supporting materials are available at www.hesc.ny.gov/dream. The Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) has stated that eligibility depends on criteria related to immigration status and attendance of a NYS high school or NYS high school equivalency program.
Who is eligible for NYS DREAM Act?
To be eligible under the NYS DREAM Act provisions, you must have attended a New York State high school for at least two years or earned a NYS high school equivalency diploma, or be charged the resident (or in-state) tuition rate at a SUNY or CUNY college or university.
What is NYS DREAM Act tap?
Financial Aid for Undocumented Students
The DREAM Act opens the doors of higher education and provides access to the Excelsior Scholarship, the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) and other state‐administered scholarships.
Can DACA students apply for Excelsior scholarship?
No. Undocumented students, including DACA students and Dreamers, are not eligible for federal student aid. ... In these instances, you may be able to complete the FAFSA, not for purposes of receiving federal aid, but for purposes of being considered for need-based University Scholarship.