Say Yes Buffalo was established in 2011 for Buffalo residents who graduate from Buffalo public or charter schools at attend at least four years. The award is pro-rated up to full tuition on a last dollar basis for any in-state public or private 2-year or 4-year institutions as well as some out-of-state private institutions. The program is funded by Say Yest to Education, the John R. Oishei Foundation, and Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo.