Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)

Only students who are New York State Residents can receive TAP. As the largest state grant program in the U.S., the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) provides more than 330,000 New York State students with awards ranging from $100 to $5,000. Because TAP is a grant, it does not have to be paid back. You can receive TAP for up to four years of undergraduate study, or up to five years for certain approved programs. Students in two year programs are eligible for up to three years of TAP for full-time study.

What Determines the Amount of TAP that I receive?

• The amount of tuition charged.
• Your combined family New York State net taxable income (NTI); your financial status (dependent or independent of parents); the type of school you are planning to attend and the year in which you first receive a TAP award.
• Other siblings enrolled in college.