NY State Aid Programs Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) This grant program for New York State residents who are full-time undergraduate students enrolled in an eligible program at an institution within the state currently provides for annual awards ranging from $500 to $5,000 or tuition, whichever is less.  Awards are based on the family’s New York State net taxable income.  If more than one member of the family is attending an approved post secondary educational institution on a full-time basis, the net taxable income figure is reduced by $3,000 for the second person when the applicant’s TAP award is computed and $2,000 for each additional student. Undergraduate students may receive TAP for four years of full-time study.  Students enrolled in approved five-year programs or in State sponsored opportunity programs may receive undergraduate aid for five years.  Graduate students may receive awards for four years, but no student may receive awards for more than a total of eight years of undergraduate and graduate study. Academic Progress Requirements for New York State Aid For more information about Academic Progress Requirements, visit the Academic Progress Requirements for New York State Aid page of the Student Financial Services / Financial Aid website. Credits from repeating a course do not count towards the TAP full-time requirement. Important TAP Dates Summer 2008 TAP Dates Student Action May 30, 2008 Students receiving TAP must be in good academic standing. July 30, 2008 Students must be matriculated and registered for 12 credits or more. August 28, 2008 Juniors must have a major declared. Fall 2008 TAP Dates Student Action August 25, 2008 Students receiving TAP must be in good academic standing. September 23, 2008 Students must be matriculated and registered for 12 credits or more. October 8, 2008 Juniors must have a major declared. Spring 2009 TAP Dates Student Action January 21, 2009 Students receiving TAP must be in good academic standing. February 18, 2009 Students must be matriculated and registered for 12 credits or more. March 4, 2009 Juniors must have a major declared.