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Berkeley College
New York Tuition Relief Grant II
New York State residents who meet specific criteria can enroll in certain degree programs at the Berkeley College New York City campus and qualify for a reduction in loans or out-of-pocket balance for tuition and fees.
The Berkeley College New York Tuition Relief Grant II applies to these degree programs:
- Applied Media (BS)
- Interior Design (AAS and BFA)
- Fashion Merchandising & Management (AAS and BBA)
Berkeley College New York Tuition Relief Grant II
Amount: New York State residents enrolled full-time in an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree program in New York City can qualify for a reduction in loans or out-of-pocket balance for tuition and fees.
Open to: High school, adult, transfer students, and VA Benefit recipients. Restrictions: Cannot be combined with any Berkeley College grants or scholarships.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Satisfy Berkeley College admissions requirements and be accepted to the College.
- Complete a FAFSA each new aid year by January 1 and be eligible for the maximum Federal Pell Grant.
- Must be eligible for the New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP).
- Have sufficient federal and state financial aid eligibility to complete an Associate’s and Bachelor's degree.
- Complete all federal and state financial aid verification requirements before the semester begins.
- Be a full‐time student and maintain satisfactory academic progress, for Federal and State, each semester.
- Maintain on-site full-time, continuous, consecutive term enrollment. Students may not be enrolled as an online student, but they may enroll in individual online classes to fulfill degree requirements.
Renewability Requirements:
- Maintain on-site full-time, continuous, consecutive term enrollment. Students cannot regain eligibility upon readmission.
- Maintain Federal and State satisfactory academic progress each semester.
- Complete a FAFSA and complete all federal and state financial aid verification requirements before each semester begins.
- Earn a total of at least 24 credits within two consecutive semesters to be eligible for this program in the subsequent third semester.
