Will I be able to save my application and come back to it?
Yes, you will be able to save your application progress and return to complete it at another time. You must submit your completed application by 11:59 p.m. on November 10, [...]
I have never met with a career advisor at the Early Childhood Career Development Center. Can I still apply for the QUALITYstarsNY Academic Scholarship?
Yes, you can apply for the scholarship if you meet the eligibility criteria. However, all applicants that are not yet working with a career advisor at the Career Development Center [...]
Who will review my QUALITYstarsNY Academic Scholarship application?
Your Quality Improvement Specialist will confirm your status in QUALITYstarsNY as part of the review process. A Career Center advisor will review your application to determine your eligibility. If you [...]
If I miss the November 10 deadline, will I have another opportunity to apply?
The spring 2025 semester deadline to apply for the scholarship is Sunday, November 10, at 11:59 p.m. Exceptions will not be made for late submissions; however, you can apply for [...]
When will I be notified if I have been awarded a QUALITYstarsNY Academic Scholarship?
You will be notified about the status of your application by November 21, 2024. If you are conditionally awarded scholarship funding, advisement meetings will begin the following week. You must [...]
Is there an appeals process if my application for funds is denied?
Due to the limited funds, decisions are final.
If I do not receive QUALITYstarsNY scholarship funding, can I still meet with a Career Center advisor?
Yes! Your advisor can help you explore available funding opportunities and options.
If I do not receive QUALITYstarsNY scholarship funding this semester, may I reapply in the future? Do I need to resubmit an application?
If you do not receive funding for the spring 2025 semester, you may reapply for future semesters. You must submit a new application when it becomes available. The scholarship is [...]
If I was awarded funding for fall 2024, am I guaranteed funding for the spring 2025 semester?
No. The QUALITYstarsNY Academic Scholarship evaluates all applications each semester. Funding in one semester does not guarantee funding in future semesters.
How many courses per semester will the QUALITYstarsNY Academic Scholarship cover?
Coverage is determined by budget availability, demonstration of acceptable grades and meeting the requirement of the scholarship program. The maximum coverage is one course (or equivalent up to four credits) [...]