Providing the requested demographic information is voluntary and does on not affect admissions decisions. The data
that you give us will be used to provide the National Science Foundation with reports on our applicants. By providing the
requested information, you assist us in obtaining applications from as diverse a student pool as possible.
Are you the first in your family to attend college? (Your answer should be yes, if neither of your parents have education beyond high school)
Is your college education currently being, or has it been, supported by the Federal Pell Grant Program?
If you are a resident of the State of New York, is your college education being supported (or has it been in the past) by the New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)? (if not a resident of NY, please answer NO)
If you are a resident of the State of New York, is your college education being supported (or has it been in the past) by the New York State Excelsior Scholarship Program? (If not a resident of NY, please answer NO)