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Find similar grantsNon-degree Part-Time Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) is sponsored by New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC). Provides tuition awards for part-time students enrolled in eligible non-degree workforce credential programs at participating SUNY and CUNY colleges.
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Non-degree Part-Time Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) | HESC Non-degree Part-Time Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) Tuition Award for part-time students enrolled in eligible non-degree workforce credential programs at participating SUNY and CUNY colleges. Available to part-time students attending approved non-degree workforce credential programs.
Must be a legal NYS resident for 12 continuous months prior to enrolling or qualified under NYS-DREAM Act. Academic year 24-25 NYS net taxable income cannot exceed $125,000 for dependent students; $60,000 for married students with no dependents; $30,000 for independent single students with no dependents. Must not have exhausted Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) eligibility.
For Academic Year 2025-26 For Academic Year 2026-27 Didn’t apply for TAP through the FAFSA? Apply for TAP Get FAFSA Guidance Upon receiving your Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) award estimate, please note that this figure represents the amount you would be eligible to receive if you were enrolled as a full-time student.
As a part-time student, your award amount will be proportionally adjusted, taking into account both the full-time award figure, tuition charge, and the number of credits you are registered for. Your TAP award will be adjusted based on actual credits taken and actual tuition. Must complete the FAFSA and TAP application or DREAM Act application each year for payment.
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 You are eligible to receive TAP if you fall under any of the following income limits: $125,000 or less net taxable income (NTI): If you are a dependent undergraduate student within a household earning under the income limit or If you are an independent student (married or single) with tax dependents or If you are a student who qualified as an orphan, foster child, or ward of the court at any time since the age of 13.
$60,000 or less net taxable income (NTI): If you are an independent student (married) without tax dependents. $30,000 or less net taxable income (NTI): If you are an independent student (single) without tax dependents.
To receive TAP, 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 TAP 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 .
Once in college, you must meet the following requirements : Study at a participating institution in New York State. Be in good academic standing. Be enrolled as a part-time student taking the equivalent of one to eleven credits, applicable per semester in your program study at a participating college located in New York State.
Enrolled in an eligible non-degree workforce credential program. Not have exhausted Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) eligibility. SUNY: Part-time TAP eligible non-degree programs CUNY: Part-time TAP for eligible non-degree workforce programs Frequently Asked Questions 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: Part-time students enrolled in non-degree programs who are legal New York State residents and meet specific income criteria. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $1,000 - $5,665. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Non-degree Part-Time Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) are due June 30, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Non-degree Part-Time Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) is funded by New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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