How does this scholarship work, I was reading and I need to complete 30 credits in one school year aswell as my parents income needs to be under $110k, but what if I decide to go to a different school after attending two years at cuny, saying my intended degree I was pursuing was a bachelors, unless I’m getting this all wrong.
You must apply for excelsior
IIRC, you are receiving approximately 4K in tap and Pell. Excelsior will pay the balance of your CUNY tuition. Yes, you must accumulate 30 credits during the tear including summers in order to remain eligible for the scholarship. Next year parental income goes up to 125k
IF you leave the CUNY system, will you be able to afford your next school?
I think you have to stay in this sandbox:
“be pursuing an undergraduate degree at a SUNY or CUNY college, including community colleges and the statutory colleges at Cornell University and Alfred University”
https://www.hesc.ny.gov/pay-for-college/financial-aid/types-of-financial-aid/nys-grants-scholarships-awards/the-excelsior-scholarship.html
There is also a requirement that you live and work in NY for 5 years (I think?) after graduation or the money turns into a loan with interest. Not sure of the exact parameters.