Macaulay Tuition and Merit Scholarship Package
ListedCollege program
- Award
- Tuition scholarship covering 8 semesters of full-time undergraduate tuition for students meeting CUNY's New York State residency requirements. It pays tuition remaining after other aid and scholarships; fees are excluded. Includes the NYC Cultural Passport and access to the Opportunities Fund.
- Timeline
- Oct 26, 2026Early Decision (binding): at 6 PM, including transcripts, essays and supporting materials. Regular: November 16, 2026 at 6 PM
- Nov 30Regular recommendations due at 11:59 PM. Time zone is not specified.
- How to apply
- Separate Macaulay application through the CUNY application, not the Fast App, with two essays of about 500 words each, official transcripts, two academic recommendations and a $65 fee (waivers may be available). Choose one Macaulay home campus.
- What you'll need
- A separate scholarship application
- Recommendations
- An essay
- Who can apply
- First-time college students (incoming freshmen). The tuition scholarship requires meeting CUNY's New York State residency requirements for in-state tuition.
- Good to know
- Students must file the FAFSA and TAP application (or the NYS DREAM Act application) each year to keep the tuition scholarship. CUNY is test-optional.
- Details
- Test optionalBefore Early Action