I was looking for the enhanced tuition award Q&A but I’m still a little bit confused. Is the enhanced tuition award a lottery based award or is it not? The website isn’t specifically clear about this.
Are you a NYS resident? I’d yes and your family meets the income requirements enhanced tuition is capped at $3000 provided that you are not eligible for TAP
Personally I don’t think it is that great of a deal. At NYS schools that matt 100% demonstatred need it is a non issue and it is best not to take it leaving you with more freedom post head.
At schools where you get a full tuition scholarship it is a non issue because the monies can only be used for tuition.
At schools that do not meet 100% demonstrated need, you will not get increased aid, most likely just a rebuckeing of the award that the school was already going to give you.
If you are looking for this hopefully to reduce your family’s EFC, it won’t.