Say Yes to Education, Inc. (Say Yes) is a national, non-profit education foundation committed to dramatically increasing high school and college graduation rates for our nation’s urban youth.
Please note, students that are only eligible for a tiered award from Say Yes can also apply for Excelsior to cover the gap in tuition coverage. Please note, New York State’s Excelsior program has its own application process and deadlines.
The amount of a Say Yes Buffalo Tuition Scholarship for SUNY/CUNY schools is determined by the number of consecutive years a student has attended a public or charter school in Buffalo.
Refer to the chart below to determine the amount of tuition a student is eligible for:
| Entry Grade in Buffalo Public or Charter School | Percent of Tuition that Scholarship Will Cover |
|---|---|
| K | 100% |
| 1, 2, 3 | 95% |
| 4, 5, 6 | 80% |
| 7, 8, 9 | 65% |
*Continuous enrollment exceptions: With proper documentation provided to Say Yes Syracuse, the following students are automatically deemed eligible regardless of consecutive years of school completion:
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