Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)

The Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) is a New York State grant program that provides eligible students with up to $5,665 annually to help cover tuition expenses at approved colleges in New York State. This grant does not have to be paid back and is available to students attending full-time, part-time, and non-degree workforce credential programs. To qualify, applicants must be legal NYS residents for 12 continuous months prior to enrolling (or qualified under the NYS DREAM Act), be U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens, and meet specific income requirements based on their financial status. The program supports undergraduate students pursuing associate, bachelor's, or approved five-year degree programs. Award amounts are determined by combined family income, number of family members enrolled in college, financial status (dependent or independent), cost of tuition, and when the student started receiving TAP or other NYS awards. Students must maintain good academic standing, be enrolled full-time taking 12 or more credits per semester, and attend an approved college in New York State.