If you are applying as a first-year student and you are a New York State resident (as determined by TAP eligibility guidelines) and are eligible for the Maximum Pell Grant (typically with a family income of $80,000 or less and typical assets (based on your 2023 tax filings), you are automatically eligible for at least $37,000 in scholarships and aid under the Full Flight Scholarship. Just submit your FAFSA (Niagara’s federal school code is 002788) and we’ll handle the rest.
If you are accepted to Niagara University, you meet all the academic requirements for the program. See our Admissions Policies page for more information.
No, there is no special application for the Full Flight Scholarship. Just apply for admissions at Niagara University and complete your FAFSA (Niagara’s federal school code is 002788) and NYS TAP applications. We’ll take care of the rest.
There is no deadline, though we strongly recommend submitting your admissions application, FAFSA, and NYS TAP applications as soon as possible.
The goal of the Full Flight Scholarship is to help you attend Niagara University tuition-free. It is a “last dollar” financial aid program that covers tuition that are not covered by other scholarship and grant programs. In other words, once you receive your TAP, Pell Grant, and other benefits, the Full Flight Scholarship covers any remaining tuition balance. It’s that simple.
You must be a New York state resident to receive this benefit. If you change your residency to another state, you will no longer be eligible for the Full Flight Scholarship.
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No, Full Flight is not currently available to transfer students. However, Niagara University is an extremely transfer-friendly institution with generous financial aid opportunities for transfers students. Learn more on our Transfer Admissions page.
If your tuition is fully covered by military or employer benefits, you are not eligible to receive the Full Flight Scholarship. The goal of the program is to pay remaining tuition fees for students who cannot meet the expenses out-of-pocket and who do not have access to these types of benefits.
Full Flight is like other need-based financial aid programs. If your family income exceeds the annual maximum, you will no longer be eligible. However, if your income stays within that limit, the funding will be available to you for your full four years at Niagara University.
