Satisfactory Academic Progress for TAP Recipients Enrolled in Undergraduate Four-Year Programs
New York State has established criteria for satisfactory academic progress that differs from the Federal standard. If a student does not meet the New York State TAP standards the student will lose TAP eligibility for the impacted semester. Students who have lost eligibility may apply for a one-time waiver. See TAP Waivers section.
Standard of Satisfactory Academic Progress for the Purpose of Determining Eligibility for State Student Aid
Calendar of Cumulative Credits and GPA:
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Before being certified for this payment:
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1st
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2nd
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3rd
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4th
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5th
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A student must have accrued a minimum credit:
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0
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6
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15
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27
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39
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With at least this grade point average:
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0
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1.5
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1.8
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1.8
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2.00
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Before being certified for this payment:
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6th
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7th
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8th
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9th*
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10th*
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A student must have accrued a minimum credit:
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51
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66
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81
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96
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111
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With at least this grade point average:
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2.00
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2.00
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2.00
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2.00
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2.00
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* 9th and 10th payments of TAP are available only to students in five-year programs approved by the NYS Commissioner of Education.
In addition to the above, New York State financial aid programs require that Program Pursuit be monitored. This means that during the first year that a student receives state aid they must carry to completion six (6) credit hours per semester; during the second year, nine (9) credit hours per semester; and during subsequent years, twelve (12) credit hours per semester.