The New York State Part-time Scholarship is open to students who are residents of NYS and have resided in NYS for 12 continuous months prior to the beginning of the term. Students must have graduated from U.S. high school, get a diploma equivalent, or pass an approved test. They must also be matriculated in an approved undergraduate program at a SUNY or CUNY community college, enrolled in at least six but less than 12 credits per term, and maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher. Additionally, students must not be in loan default or owe on NYS/federal education loans or awards and must follow any service conditions for NYS awards. Students with qualified disabilities under the Americans With Disabilities Act who are registered with their college office for students with disabilities and who satisfy all other eligibility requirements may receive awards if enrolled in at least 3 credits.