

TAP awards range from $500 to $5665 a year. Be in compliance with the terms of any service condition imposed by a NYS award andįamilies with New York State Net Taxable Income (gross income less deductions and allowances for exemptions) of $80,000 or less qualify to receive a TAP grant.Not be in default on any state or federal student loans and not be in default on any repayment of State awards.Be enrolled as a full-time student taking twelve or more credits applicable toward the degree program, per semester to receive TAP.

Be matriculated in an approved program of study and be in good academic standing with at least a “C” average as of the 4th semester payment.Have graduated from high school in the United States, earned a high school equivalency diploma by passing a Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC) formally known as a GED, or passed a federally approved “Ability to Benefit” test as defined by the Commissioner of the State Education Department.Be a legal resident of New York State for at least one year prior to the start of the term.Be a United States citizen or eligible noncitizen.Residence and Citizenshipīe a United States citizen or eligible non-citizen and be a legal resident of New York State To be eligible for TAP, students must: You must submit a FAFSA and TAP application before Jfor the 2022-2023 academic year. When you get to the FAFSA on the Web Confirmation Page, there will be a link for New York State residents to complete an application for TAP. The first step in the TAP application process is the completion of the FAFSA.
