HESC’s Excelsior webpage indicates the Excelsior Scholarship application for the fall 2018 semester for new applicants opens Monday, March 26, at 9 a.m. and will be open until July 23 at 11:59 p.m.
https://www.hesc.ny.gov/pay-for-college/financial-aid/types-of-financial-aid/nys-grants-scholarships-awards/the-excelsior-scholarship.html
 
The application is only for new applicants. Students currently receiving the scholarship do not need to re-apply.
Students should go to https://www.hesc.ny.gov/excelsior for more information.
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