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New York Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

Provides grants to help low-income New Yorkers pay heating and cooling costs, avoid shutoffs, and make emergency repairs.

Type: Benefit Amount: Regular benefits $21–$976; emergency and equipment repair benefits up to $4,000 Deadline: Applications accepted seasonally; emergency assistance year-round Location: New York

New York School Tax Relief (STAR) Credit

New York STAR property-tax relief for eligible homeowners, including Basic and Enhanced STAR credit pathways and current income limits.

Type: Benefit Amount: Benefit amount varies by municipality and school district; Enhanced STAR generally provides larger relief than Basic STAR where eligible Deadline: Register as early as possible; first-year timing depends on local taxable status date and school tax due dates Location: New York

New York State Paid Family Leave

Offers job-protected paid time off for bonding, caregiving, or military family needs for most New York employees.

Amount: 67% of average weekly wage up to $1,151.16 for 12 weeks Deadline: Rolling; submit within 30 days of leave when foreseeable Location: New York

New York Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)

State grant that covers tuition at eligible New York colleges for qualifying residents with demonstrated financial need.

Type: Grant Amount: Up to $5,665 per academic year Deadline: Varies by term; aligns with FAFSA deadlines Location: United States - New York

North Carolina Education Lottery Scholarship

Need-based grant funded by the NC Education Lottery to reduce tuition and fees for eligible public college students.

Type: Grant Amount: Up to $3,456 annually depending on need and enrollment Deadline: FAFSA priority date of May 1; awards continue until funds depleted Location: United States - North Carolina

North Dakota Career Builder Scholarship

Public-private scholarship that funds tuition and fees for students training in high-demand North Dakota occupations.

Type: Scholarship Amount: Up to $17,000 over two years for high-need workforce programs Deadline: See official source for current deadline. Location: United States - North Dakota

North Dakota Homestead Property Tax Credit

Reduces property taxes for low-income North Dakota homeowners and renters who are elderly or disabled.

Type: Benefit Amount: Credit up to $9,000 of taxable value for homeowners or up to $400 rent refund Deadline: Apply with county social service or tax office by March 31 Location: North Dakota

Ohio College Opportunity Grant (OCOG): Up to $4,600/Year for Low- and Moderate-Income Students

State grant that closes tuition gaps for low- and moderate-income Ohio residents attending eligible colleges. Covers students at public universities, community colleges, and private non-profit institutions.

Amount: Up to $4,600 per year depending on institution type Deadline: October 1 priority deadline (FAFSA); final by end of academic year Location: United States - Ohio

Ohio Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

Ohio utility-bill assistance program with HEAP, crisis support, and related payment-plan pathways for income-eligible households.

Type: Benefit Amount: Benefit amount varies by household size, income, fuel source, and utility account circumstances Deadline: May 30, 2026 Location: Ohio

Oklahoma College Tuition Covered: A Practical Guide to the Oklahoma’s Promise Grant

If you’re growing up in Oklahoma and college feels financially out of reach, Oklahoma’s Promise is one of the most powerful tools the state gives you. It’s not a $500 “thanks for applying” scholarship.

Type: Grant Amount: Covers tuition at Oklahoma public colleges and a portion at approved private institutions Deadline: See official source for current deadline. Location: United States - Oklahoma