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Deadline is 06/30/2026 for Academic Year 2025-26 and 06/30/2027 for Academic Year 2026-27. Annual renewal required via FAFSA and TAP application each year.
Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) is sponsored by New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC). TAP grants are available to eligible New York State residents enrolled in in-state postsecondary institutions. The amount varies based on the student's level of study and family income, and it is applied to eligible tuition costs.
Part-time TAP is also available.
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NYS Student Aid Payment Application NYS Student Aid Payment Application Si desea llenar la versi�n en espa�ol de la solicitud, pulse aqu� . Welcome to the New York State Student Aid Payment Application! This online application process allows you to apply for New York State's Tuition Assistance Program (TAP).
TAP is available to students attending a SUNY, CUNY, independent not-for-profit, and proprietary degree-granting colleges and universities on a full- or part-time basis. To be eligible to apply for TAP through this application, students must submit a FAFSA.
Students who do not meet residency requirements or have privacy concerns related to completing the FAFSA can find additional information on receiving NYS financial aid through the NYS DREAM Act or an alternate pathway . Students already approved for other New York State scholarships should also complete the NYS Student Aid Payment Application to request payment. A HESCPIN account is required to apply.
If you currently do not have one, you will be required to create an account prior to completing your application. If you have any questions, click the Contact Us link above. TAP may be unavailable every Sunday from 1:00 a.
m. to 11:00 a. m.
Eastern Time. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: New York State residents who meet academic standing requirements, are not in default on federal or state student loans, and file the FAFSA and a separate NYS TAP application. Undergraduate students can generally receive awards for four years, and five years for approved five-year programs or state-sponsored opportunity programs. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $500 to $5,165. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) are due June 30, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
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.
This opportunity targets applicants in New York. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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