$1,000 to $5,665 for 2024-25 academic year (the minimum award increased to $1,000 effective 2024-25)
TAP awards are pro-rated for part-time students based on the number of credits you are taking.
Does not have to be paid back!
Available to students taking six to eleven credits per semester
Must be a legal NYS resident for 12 continuous months prior to enrolling or qualified under NYS-DREAM Act
Academic year 24-25 NYS net taxable income cannot exceed $125,000 for dependent students; $60,000 for married students with no dependents; $30,000 for independent single students with no dependents
Be matriculated in an approved program of study
Didn’t apply for TAP through the FAFSA?
TAP awards are pro-rated for part-time students based on the number of credits you are taking.
Must complete the FAFSA and TAP application or DREAM Act application each year for payment.
2 years for students pursuing their associate degree full-time.
4 years for students pursuing their bachelor’s degree full-time.
5 years for approved five-year degree programs.
Any award payment received may have tax implications. Please direct any questions to a tax professional, the Internal Revenue Service, or the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance.
Part-time TAP is available for students attending SUNY, CUNY, proprietary, and independent degree-granting colleges on a part-time basis.
Undocumented and other immigrant students: before submitting your application, apply for eligibility under the NYS DREAM Act.
You can receive TAP if you meet the following residency requirements:
Not a citizen or eligible noncitizen? Learn more about the NYS DREAM Act application.
High School, GED, or Ability to Benefit
College & Program
Once in college, you must meet the following requirements:
You are eligible to receive TAP if you fall under any of the following income limits:
To receive the Scholarship, you must:
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