NYS Math and Science Teaching Incentive Program
New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC)
Opens laterService scholarshipRenews each year
The catch: Teach math or science full time in a NY secondary school for 5 years, starting within 2 years of finishing; repayment terms are on the official page.
Up to $7,070 a year for students preparing to teach math or science in NY grades 7-12
- How much
- $7,070 per year ($3,535 per term) or actual tuition, whichever is less (2026-27)
- Who qualifies
- Full-time (12+ credits) in an approved program leading to a career teaching math or science in grades 7-12. Five-year full-time NYS secondary teaching commitment.
- For undergrads, grad students
- For math education, science education students
- U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen; NYS DREAM Act students eligible
- When to apply
- Opens later HESC opens an application window each cycle; no current dates published
- How to apply
- Complete the FAFSA and TAP application (or NYS DREAM Act application), then the HESC Math and Science Teaching Incentive application when open
- What you'll need
- FAFSA + state application
- Last checked
- October 5, 2026, against the official page (hesc.ny.gov)
The details
For 2026-27, $7,070 per year ($3,535 per term) or actual tuition, whichever is less, for full-time undergraduate or graduate students (12+ credits) in approved programs leading to secondary (grades 7-12) math or science teaching careers at an approved NYS college. Recipients must teach math or science full-time for five years in a NYS secondary school, starting within two years of finishing the degree.
More money from New York
- Enhanced Tuition Award (ETA)Up to $6,000 for tuition expenses
- Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)$1,000 to $5,665
- NYS Scholarships for Academic Excellence$500 or $1,500 per year
- Excelsior ScholarshipCovers tuition at SUNY/CUNY (last-dollar, after other aid)
- Non-degree Part-Time Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)Prorated TAP award based on credits and actual tuition
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