The [NYS STEM initiative](NYS Higher Education Services Corporation - NYS Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Incentive Program) pays tuition, but not room, board, fees, books, etc. That’s not the same as a full ride. If you’re within commuting distance of a SUNY, it may end up amounting to that at that SUNY branch if you also qualify for Pell and TAP, but the award itself isn’t a full ride.