This scholarship covers tuition for up to four years of full-time undergraduate study, up to State University of New York rates, with an exception for approved five-year programmes. It is for the children, spouse and financial dependents of a service member who died, became severely and permanently disabled in the line of duty, or was declared missing in action, and for New York veterans who themselves became severely and permanently disabled from an injury or illness that occurred in the line of duty. Severely disabled means permanently disabled and unable to work, as determined by a doctor.
Complete the New York State MERIT Scholarship online application with your supporting documents, plus the New York State Tuition Assistance Program application and the FAFSA. If you are applying on the basis of a disability, also submit the New York State Total and Permanent Disability Verification Form. For help, book a call using the New York Higher Education Services Corporation call scheduler.
Documentation of the service member’s death, severe and permanent disability or missing in action status, proof of your relationship to them, your high school diploma, equivalency diploma or Ability to Benefit test result, and a completed TAP application and FAFSA.
