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New York State 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.

Academic Progress Requirements for New York State Aid [more]

Credits from repeating a course do not count towards the TAP full-time requirement.

Important TAP Dates

TAP Application Deadline

The NYSHESC TAP application deadline is June 30 of the academic year for which aid is sought.

Spring 2012 TAP Dates	Student Action
January 18, 2012	Students must meet good academic standing, citizenship, residency, and high school graduation requirements.
February 15, 2012	Before this date, students must meet full-time study, matriculation, approved program, and tuition liability requirements.
March 1, 2012	Before this date, juniors must have a major declared.