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Berkeley College
New York Tuition Relief Grant II

High school, adult, transfer students, and VA Benefit recipients who are qualified New York State residents enrolled as a full-time Associate's or Bachelor's degree student in New York City beginning with the fall 2024 semester (September 3, 2024) may 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 and Management (AAS and BBA)

Restrictions: Cannot be combined with any other Berkeley College grants or scholarships.

To qualify for this program, you must:

  • Satisfy Berkeley College admissions requirements and be accepted to the College.
  • Complete a FAFSA each new aid year by January 1st and be eligible for the maximum Federal Pell Grant.
  • 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 federal and state satisfactory academic progress each semester.
  • Maintain on-site full-time, continuous, consecutive term enrollment – you cannot regain eligibility upon readmission.  Students may not be enrolled as an online student, but they may enroll in individual online classes to fulfill degree requirements.
  • Have valid proof of NYS residency at the time financial aid is determined.

To remain in the program and renew the grant, you must:

  • Maintain on-site full-time, continuous, consecutive term enrollment – you 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.
  • Meet all federal and Berkeley College deadlines.
  • Earn a total of at least 24 credits within two consecutive semesters to be eligible for this program in the subsequent third semester.

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