TAP
Tuition Assistance Program
In short
Grant (not loan) up to ~US$5,665/yr (2026-27; minimum US$1,000) toward tuition at NY colleges. NY residents enrolled full-time (or part-time TAP) at approved NY college; good academic standing.
- What you get
- Grant (not loan) up to ~US$5,665/yr (2026-27; minimum US$1,000) toward tuition at NY colleges.
- Who qualifies
- NY residents enrolled full-time (or part-time TAP) at approved NY college; good academic standing.
- Income limit (2026)
- 2026-27: NYS net taxable income ≤ US$125,000 (dependent students); ≤ US$60,000 married no dependents; ≤ US$30,000 single independent.
- Papers to gather
- Student & parent tax info (2024 tax year for 2026-27), SSN if any, NYS tax return, school code.
- Renewal
- Annual (FAFSA + TAP each year).
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