Helping Hand '69 Scholarship

The Helping Hand scholarship was created by an anonymous alumna from the Class of 1969 who experienced financial difficulties while she was a student at SUNY Cortland. The donor wished to establish a scholarship that would assist students in financial distress. Award will be split evenly between the fall and spring semesters. Funding is based on availability.

Selection Criteria

• awarded to a matriculated undergraduate level student in good academic standing at SUNY Cortland
• candidates must be approved for a professional judgment as determined by the financial aid office
• enrolled full-time (at least 12 credit hours each fall and spring semester)
• student must have at least one full academic year remaining at the start of the fall semester of award year
• has demonstrated financial need per FAFSA

Requirements

• Letter of recommendation from your SUNY Cortland financial aid advisor

Renewal Information

• This scholarship is a one-time award and is non-renewable

Scholarship funding is determined by the Cortland College Foundation. Scholarship amounts and availability are subject to change.