Eligibility
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Be United States
citizens or eligible non-citizens.
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Reside
in New York State for at least one year prior to the start date of
the program.
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Be
enrolled in a program of 1440 hours minimum.
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Not
in default on any student loan.
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Has
not exceeded thirty-six TAP payment points as an undergraduate
student.
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Provide
proof of high school diploma or equivalent.
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Attend
classes regularly, Monday through Thursday-6 hours daily, 24 hours
weekly.
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Acquire
an overall G.P.A. of 2.0, minimum.
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What Determines The Amount of a
TAP Award?
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The academic year in
which first payment of TAP or any State award is received.
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The type of
post-secondary institution and the tuition charged.
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The combined family
New York State net taxable income.
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The financial status
- dependent or independent.
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Other family members
enrolled in college.
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When to Apply
The filing deadline
for TAP is May 1 of the academic year for which
aid is sought.
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Disbursement Procedures
Names
of financial aid eligible students are recorded on the TAP Roster.
An Award Statement is then sent to students from TAP stating the amount
of award student will receive. The Institute will not
disburse funds to any student, before student’s name appears on the
TAP roster.
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Refund
Refunds
to the Tuition Assistance Program will be done within 30 days of the
date the student officially withdrew or within 30 days after the
Institute determines that the student has with-drawn.
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Statement of Educational Purpose
Students
are required to sign a Statement of Educational Purpose in order to
certify that they will use any financial aid received for educational
purposes only. They should also sign additional statements relating
to:
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