The City University of New York · New York
CUNY Merit Aid
Multiple CUNY colleges offer honors programs and foundation scholarships for high-achieving students across diverse fields.
Who this school is for
Students seeking a rigorous public university experience in New York City with multiple pathways to honors recognition should explore these awards. Competitive applicants with strong academic records across any discipline may find fitting options.
Tuition / cost of attendance: Approximately $6,930 for 2026-2027. Source
Institutional merit aid tiers
Every tier below is sourced to the school’s own published financial aid pages. Renewal terms apply only if the student maintains the stated GPA.
Lesser-known scholarships at CUNY
Named awards that don’t always surface on the main financial aid page. Each one has its own eligibility rules.
How CUNY compares across our verified dataset
- 669 of 751 verified schools publish at least one four-year renewable merit award.
CUNY is one of them. The cohort minority (82 schools) only awards one-year scholarships, which means the four-year value families assume on a brochure quote isn't guaranteed at every school.
Sources used on this page
Every claim is checked against CUNY’s own published materials. Below is the full reference set.
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