Alfred State is building on its tradition of rewarding academic excellence by offering three scholarship opportunities for academically talented students entering our baccalaureate degree, associate degree, and certificate programs. Called the Distinguished Scholars Program, scholarships are guaranteed to qualified students who are accepted and meet the necessary criteria by March 1. Please note that the Distinguished Scholars Program scholarships are for freshman students only who begin their studies with the fall semester. Students must live on campus and be U.S. citizens or permanent residents to receive any of the these three scholarships.
Free tuition (equivalent to NYS tuition rate), room (standard room, double occupancy), and board (choice of meal plan); multiple scholarships available; students must possess a 93 or better high school average through their junior year; at least a 1200 (critical reading and math) combined SAT or 26 composite ACT score is required and students must apply for financial aid with any TAP award being applied toward the cost of tuition; must maintain required GPA to continue to receive funding in subsequent semesters.
Free room (standard room, double occupancy); multiple scholarships available; students must possess a 90 or better high school average through their junior year; at least an 1150 (critical reading and math) combined SAT or 25 composite ACT score is required; must maintain required GPA to continue to receive free room in subsequent semesters.
Free board (choice of meal plan); multiple scholarships available; students must possess an 88 or better high school average through their junior year; at least a 1100 (critical reading and math) combined SAT or 24 composite ACT score is required; must maintain required GPA to continue to receive free board in subsequent semesters.