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Visit funder's website →New York Aid For Part-Time Study (APTS) is sponsored by New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC). APTS provides financial assistance to eligible part-time undergraduate New York State residents enrolled for at least three but less than 12 semester credits in an approved program of study. Awards are based on state and federal taxable income.
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Aid for Part-Time Study | HESC Tuition award for part-time students pursuing an undergraduate degree at participating NYS colleges.
Available to students taking three to eleven credits per semester Must apply through your participating college Net taxable household income cannot exceed $34,250 for independent students or $50,550 a year for dependent students or independent students with children Must be a legal NYS resident for 12 continuous months prior to enrolling or qualified under NYS-DREAM Act This program is no longer accepting applications.
Award amount determined by: College financial aid administrators select recipients from eligible students based on the allocated funding and number of applicants. APTS award cannot exceed the tuition charged. Must apply every year at your college.
Any award payment received may have tax implications. Please direct any questions to a tax professional, the Internal Revenue Service, or the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance. Non-New York State residents (including undocumented students): before submitting your Scholarship application, apply for eligibility under the NYS DREAM Act .
Income & Financial Requirements Eligibility for an award is based on New York State Net taxable income, Federal, State or local pension income and private pension and annuity income, if applicable, from the preceding calendar year. Household net taxable income may not exceed $50,550 for dependent students or independent students with children. Household net taxable income (including spouse’s income) may not exceed $34,250.
The spouse’s income must be included if you were married on or before December 31 of the previous calendar year. To receive the scholarship, you must: Be in good standing (a non-default status) on a student loan made under any NYS or federal education loan program or on the repayment of any NYS award, and Be in compliance with the terms of the service condition(s) imposed by any NYS award that you have previously received.
Citizenship & NYS Residency Requirements You can receive Aid if you meet the following residency requirements: You are a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen, and You are a legal resident of New York State and have resided in New York State for 12 continuous months. Not a legal resident of New York State? Learn more about the NYS DREAM Act application .
High School, GED, or Ability to Benefit Graduated from a High School in the U.S. earned a high school equivalency diploma (GED) or passed a federally approved Ability to Benefit test . Study at a participating private or public college. Once in college, you must meet the following requirements: Enrolled as a matriculated, part-time student taking 3-11 credits per semester in your program of study.
Be in good academic standing. Not have exhausted your Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) eligibility. HESC is here to answer your questions or help you with a specific issue.
Call 1-888-NYSHESC (1-888-697-4372) to speak with our representatives. Representatives are available from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday (excluding holidays). New York State Higher Education
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Undergraduate New York State residents enrolled for at least three but less than 12 semester credits in an approved program of study. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $2,000 annually (up to $1,000 per term). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
New York Aid For Part-Time Study (APTS) is funded by New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in New York. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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Educational Technology, Media, and Materials for Individuals with Disabilities Program (Stepping-up Technology Implementation competition) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education. This program aims to improve results for students with disabilities by promoting the development, demonstration, and use of technology; supporting educational activities of value in the classroom for students with disabilities; providing captioning and video description; and ens…
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