NY State Aid Programs New York National Guard Educational Incentive Program Members in good standing of the New York State Army or Air National Guards or New York State Naval Militia may receive scholarships of up to the average SUNY tuition rate to attend any SUNY or CUNY institutions, any New York community colleges or designated independent colleges.  The recipients must also be New York State residents who are matriculated students in good standing enrolled on at least a half-time basis.  All recipients must apply for Tuition Assistance Program awards and federal Pell grants. Additional information about the program is available from National Guard unit commanders.