Say Yes Buffalo Choice Grant

Program Type: Grant for higher-income families attending private colleges

Geographic Scope: Buffalo, NY and Niagara Falls, NY

Eligibility Requirements

• Income: Family annual income more than $75,000
• College Type: Attending a Say Yes Private Compact College
• Enrollment: Full-time undergraduate enrollment
• Base Eligibility: Must meet Say Yes Buffalo scholarship eligibility requirements (continuous enrollment in Buffalo public/charter school from 9th grade)

Award Details

• Amount: Up to $5,000 per year
• Award Calculation: Determined by difference between financial aid and cost of full-time tuition
• Cap: Choice Grants combined with state, federal, and institutional grants/scholarships cannot exceed cost of full-time undergraduate tuition

What It Covers

• Partial tuition assistance for higher-income families

Academic Requirements

• Maintain satisfactory academic standing with college
• Successfully complete minimum 12 credit hours per semester
• Maintain GPA of 2.0 or better each semester

Contact Information

Address: 1166 Jefferson Avenue, Suite A, Buffalo, NY 14208

How to Apply

1. Base Application: Complete Say Yes Buffalo Tuition Scholarship application process (see separate entry)
2. Additional Steps:
   • Complete New York State financial aid application (TAP)
   • Complete Federal financial aid application (FAFSA)
   • Apply to and be admitted to a Say Yes Private Compact College
   • Notify Say Yes of college choice through scholarship account
3. Income Verification: Provide family income documentation (typically through FAFSA)

Required Materials

• FAFSA application
• NYS TAP application
• College admission documents
• Income verification (through financial aid process)