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With over 35 majors and minor areas of concentration, Elmira College lays the foundation for a diverse, cross discipline education, encouraging you to both specialize and explore.
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With over 35 majors and minor areas of concentration, Elmira College lays the foundation for a diverse, cross discipline education, encouraging you to both specialize and explore.
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Elmira College is about giving you opportunities….and ensuring that every opportunity is affordable.
Immerse yourself in everything our campus has to offer through an expanded commitment to access and affordability. With one of the lowest tuition prices of any four-year private college in the region, Elmira College has established itself as an affordable choice for students seeking a high-quality education. Even our admission application is free. The only expense is the time it takes to complete it. We do this because we know an opportunity that students can’t afford isn’t really an opportunity at all.
For new, first-year and (beginning Winter 2026 Term) transfer students entering Elmira College, we are proud to share the Soaring Eagles Take Flight Initiative. Under this program, Elmira College combines scholarships with state and federal grants and awards to cover full-time tuition and mandatory fees for new eligible incoming, full-time undergraduate New York State students. That equals free tuition for New York State residents to attend a premier private College.
By choosing EC, you’re already getting a great value for a high-quality education that has produced leaders in business, innovative researchers, and compassionate educators. With our Take Flight commitment, we also want to ensure that no matter your economic background or life experience, you can join our close-knit Soaring Eagle family.
Who is eligible?
New and (beginning in Winter 2026) transfer undergraduate students entering Elmira College who are legal New York State residents will automatically be reviewed for the award if they have a family income of $50,000 or less and have typical assets (based on 2023 federal income and tax filings). You must be a New York State legal resident as determined by NYS TAP Grant eligibility guidelines* and file the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to qualify.
Transfer students must also:
Is there a deadline for applicants to be eligible for the Take Flight Initiative?
There are no formal deadlines for the program; however, in order to ensure that your application and award are fully considered, we encourage you to complete your application for admission, FAFSA, and NYS TAP grant application as soon as possible.
If my residency changes, will I lose funding?
Yes, this commitment is only available to New York State residents.
What are the academic requirements for the Take Flight Initiative?
Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress (SAP) in order to retain the Take Flight award or receive the full tuition benefit. SAP is likewise required for all Federal and State Aid. Failure to meet satisfactory academic progress may result in a reduction or loss of award(s).
What impact will my other aid have on this program?
Take Flight guarantees eligible students will receive last-dollar grant or scholarship funding to cover tuition and mandatory fees not covered by other programs or awards. If other programs or awards are covering all of your tuition and mandatory fees already, then you will not be eligible for additional aid under this program, as you are already receiving the intended benefit.
For example, if your tuition and mandatory fees are entirely covered by a third party, such as veteran’s educational benefits or an employer agreement, you would not be eligible for Take Flight. The Take Flight Initiative is intended to cover tuition and mandatory fee costs not otherwise covered by scholarships, grants, or third-party awards.
I am part of a military family. Is my residency impacted by my family’s military service?
As long as you meet the NYS residency requirements, your eligibility for Take Flight will not be affected.
Does my award automatically renew? If my family income changes, do I still qualify for the benefit in subsequent years?
As with most need-based financial aid programs, if your family income goes above the guidelines for this program, your eligibility would be affected. Barring an increase in annual income, or failure to meet satisfactory academic progress, you will be eligible for the Take Flight Initiative for up to four consecutive years while enrolled full-time at Elmira College.
How do I apply?
Admitted students who meet the NYS TAP Grant eligibility requirements and financial criteria will automatically receive the Take Flight benefit. Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) and NYS TAP Grant application.
Does the Take Flight Initiative apply to students looking to transfer to Elmira College?
Yes! Beginning Winter Term 2026, transfer students are eligible. See details under "Who is eligible?"
