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The New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) is a grant for New York State residents to help pay tuition at approved schools in New York State. It is not a loan and does not need to be paid back. To be eligible for TAP, students must meet academic and enrollment requirements, be in good standing on a student loan, and meet citizenship and residency requirements. Students can receive up to $5,665 per year, depending on income and other eligibility criteria.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Name of the Grant | New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) |
| Applicability | Applicable for both full-time and part-time undergraduate students, including those enrolled in non-degree workforce credential programs at participating SUNY and CUNY colleges |
| Eligibility | U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens, legal residents of New York State, have resided in New York State for 12 continuous months, enrolled in an approved college in New York State, enrolled in a degree-granting program of study, good academic standing, not in default on any state or federal student loans, compliance with the terms of any service condition imposed by a NYS award |
| Award Amount | Up to $5,665 per year, depending on income and other eligibility criteria |
| Application Process | Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), complete the TAP application on the HESC website |
| Deadline | June 30 of the academic year in which the grant is sought |
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Eligibility requirements
The New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) is a grant that helps eligible New York residents pay tuition at approved schools in New York State. TAP grants range from $1,000 to $5,665 per year, depending on income and other eligibility criteria.
To be eligible for TAP, you must meet the following requirements:
- Be a United States citizen or eligible non-citizen and a New York State resident for at least 12 continuous months prior to enrollment.
- Be matriculated in an approved program of study and be in good academic standing with at least a "C" average as of the 4th semester payment.
- Be enrolled as a full-time student taking twelve or more credits applicable toward your degree program per semester.
- Not be in default on any state or federal student loans or be in default on any repayment of state awards.
- Be in compliance with the terms of any service condition imposed by a NYS award.
- Meet income eligibility limitations set by the program administrator, the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC).
- Have graduated from high school in the United States, earned a high school equivalency diploma by passing a Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC), formally known as a GED, or passed a federally approved "Ability to Benefit" test.
- Be admitted into a degree program at an approved college in New York State.
To apply for TAP, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the TAP application.
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Application process
The New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) is a grant for New York State residents. It does not have to be paid back. Awards are based on New York State net taxable income and tuition charges. The TAP application deadline is June 30 of the academic year for which aid is sought.
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov. The FAFSA determines eligibility for federal aid programs. After submitting the FAFSA, you will be directed to the HESC TAP Application at hesc.ny.gov. If not automatically directed, visit the HESC website and you can complete your application.
- Set up a HESC-specific user ID and PIN (HESCPIN) to manage your TAP application and financial aid information.
- After submitting the application, you will receive a TAP award notification. Check the status of your TAP award by logging into your HESC account.
- To continue receiving TAP funding, students must meet academic and enrollment requirements each semester. This includes maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.0 (varies by program), successfully completing a minimum number of credits each year, remaining enrolled in an approved degree or certificate program, and avoiding withdrawing from courses.
- If a student loses TAP eligibility due to academic performance, they may appeal or take steps to regain eligibility.
- Students who believe they should be eligible for ADA consideration due to disability should contact The City College AccessAbility Center/Student Disability Services (AAC/SDS) Office.
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Award amount
The New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) provides grants ranging from $500 to $5,665 per year to help eligible New York residents pay tuition at approved schools in the state. The amount of TAP funding a student receives depends on their combined income, including family-earned income and pensions, and tuition charges. The TAP award for the 2024-25 academic year ranges from $1,000 to $5,665.
To be eligible for TAP, students must meet specific academic and enrollment requirements, including maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.0 and completing a minimum number of credits each year. They must also be enrolled in an approved degree or certificate program, not be in default on any state or federal student loans, and meet citizenship and residency requirements.
TAP is a grant, not a loan, and therefore does not need to be repaid. However, to continue receiving TAP funding, students must meet the eligibility criteria each semester.
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Renewal criteria
Firstly, students must be enrolled in an approved degree-granting program of study and maintain good academic standing with at least a "C" average after the fourth semester payment. This equates to a minimum GPA of 2.0. Students must also be enrolled as full-time students taking twelve or more credits per semester applicable towards their degree program.
Secondly, students must not be in default on any state or federal student loans or on the repayment of any state awards. They must also be in compliance with the terms of any service conditions imposed by a NYS award.
Thirdly, TAP is only available to students who are US citizens or eligible non-citizens and are legal residents of New York State, having resided in the state for 12 continuous months prior to enrollment.
Fourthly, students must have graduated from high school in the United States, earned a high school equivalency diploma by passing a Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC), formally known as a GED, or passed ATB scores.
Finally, students must meet income eligibility limitations set by the program administrator, the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC). Awards are based on New York State net taxable income and tuition charges.
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Contact information
The New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) provides grants to eligible New York residents to help pay tuition at approved schools in the state. TAP grants do not need to be paid back.
The HESC Customer Communication Center can be reached by telephone toll-free at 1-888-NYS-HESC (1-888-697-4372) or 1-518-473-1574. If you are calling about your TAP grant or student loan, please have your account number ready. You can also reach them on the web by visiting www.hesc.ny.gov.
To apply for TAP, you must first complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). After completing the FAFSA, you will be directed to the TAP application. To complete the TAP application, you will need to create a HESC account with a HESC-specific username and personal identification number (HESCPIN). You will use your HESCPIN when "signing" your TAP application and when accessing your HESC account information in the future.
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Frequently asked questions
TAP stands for Tuition Assistance Program. It is a grant for New York State residents to help pay tuition at approved schools in New York State. It does not have to be paid back.
The amount of TAP funding a student receives depends on their income and other eligibility criteria. TAP awards range from $1,000 to $5,665 per year.
No, TAP grants are only for paying tuition at approved schools in New York State. To continue receiving TAP funding, students must meet academic and enrollment requirements each semester.
