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Find similar grantsFAFSA deadline is June 30, 2026 for the 2025-26 academic year; students can also apply directly via the TAP application.
Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) is sponsored by New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC). The New York State Tuition Assistance Program is one of the nation's largest need-based college financial aid grant programs.
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Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) | HESC Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) Eligible students can receive up to $5,665 to help cover tuition expenses. Does not have to be paid back! Available to students attending full-time, part-time and in non-degree workforce credential programs.
Must be a legal NYS resident for 12 continuous months prior to enrolling or qualified under NYS DREAM Act. 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. Available to eligible full-time, part-time , and non-degree students .
For Academic Year 2025-26 For Academic Year 2026-27 Didn’t apply for TAP through the FAFSA?
Apply for TAP Get FAFSA Guidance Award amount determined by: Combined income, including family-earned income and pensions Number of family members enrolled in college Financial status (dependent or independent) When you started receiving TAP or other NYS awards Must complete the FAFSA and TAP application or DREAM Act application each year for payment.
Dependent on length of program 3 years for students pursuing their associate degree full-time 4 years for students pursuing their bachelor’s degree full-time 5 years for approved five-year degree programs Any award payment received may have tax implications. Any questions regarding this should be directed 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 undergraduate student (married or single) with tax dependents or If you are an undergraduate 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 undergraduate student (married) without tax dependents. $30,000 or less net taxable income (NTI): If you are an independent undergraduate 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 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 .
High School, GED, or Ability to Benefit Graduated from high school in the United States, earned a high school equivalency diploma (GED), or passed a federally approved "Ability to Benefit" test . Once in college, you must meet the following requirements: Attend an approved college in New York State. Be in good academic standing.
Be a full-time student taking 12 or more credits each semester in your program of study. Be enrolled in a degree-granting program of study and maintain good academic standing. Be charged at least $200 for tuition per year.
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
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Legal New York State residents enrolled at an approved NYS college, with net taxable income of $125,000 or less (dependent students), maintaining good academic standing, and meeting citizenship or DREAM Act requirements. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $5,665 annually Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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