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New York State Scholarships


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 NYS residents pay for college.

Visit the HESC Reference Guide for the current list of offered awards, as well as eligibility requirements and application instructions.

Use Stony Brook University's College Code when completing state aid applications.

  • Undergraduate Students: 0875
  • Graduate & Professional Students: 5430
  • Dental Students: 5431

In order to be eligible for any New York State Grants and Scholarships students must complete both the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and Student Aid Payment Application (HESC) commonly known as the TAP Application.


Learn More about New York State Awards

Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)

Aid for Part-Time Study (APTS)

Part-Time Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)

SUNY Tuition Credit

Excelsior Scholarship Program

NYS Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Incentive Program (STEM)

View additional State Scholarships via HESC.NY.gov


Helpful Information on State Aid Awards

Understand TAP Certification Summary Page on SOLAR

How Excelsior Scholarship Award Amounts are Determined

How SUNY Tuition Credit Award Amounts are Determined