Strain Stars New Hour Scholarship Program

Strain Stars New Hour Scholarship Program, is for students affected by their parent’s incarceration. The Scholarship provides up to $5,000 per year to the student for tuition and fees, plus an additional $1,000 per year for college related expenses. 

Strain Stars is the nation’s leading cannabis dispensary located in Farmingdale, NY. As a family-owned and operated licensed establishment, they embody a commitment to community and social responsibility. Partnering with the local nonprofit New Hour for Women & Children, the region's leading provider of women's reentry from incarceration services, Strain Stars has committed to create scholarship opportunities for children whose parents are or have been incarcerated. Students must already be accepted to FSC to apply for this scholarship.

Applications are accepted year-round. 

Program Eligibility Requirements
• Demonstrates academic achievement, with admission into Farmingdale State College
• Has been affected by a parent’s incarceration 
• Has completed the application process 
• Must be an incoming freshman, transfer student, or current student that is a child of an incarcerated parent. 
• Enrolled full-time, (minimum of 12 credits per semester) at the College
• Demonstrates additional financial need as reflected by their tuition balance after filling out the FAFSA application

All applicants must have completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

If you meet the eligibility requirements, please fill out the application.