# New York Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)

> $1,000 to $5,665 from New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC). Deadline Jun 30, 2027.

- Edition: Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
- Page: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/new-york-tuition-assistance-program
- Provider: New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) (State)
- Award: $1,000 to $5,665, renewable
- Deadline: Deadline Jun 30, 2027
- State list: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/state/ny
- Official page: https://hesc.ny.gov/find-aid/nys-grants-scholarships/tuition-assistance-program-tap
- Last verified by CollegesRef: Nov 6, 2026

## About this scholarship

TAP is New York's largest need-based grant and helps pay tuition for state residents. Awards range from $1,000 to $5,665 a year and depend on combined family income, the number of family members in college, dependency status, tuition charges and when the student first received state aid. Income is measured by New York net taxable income: $125,000 or less for dependent students and for independent students with tax dependents, $60,000 for married independent students without dependents, and $30,000 for single independent students without dependents. Students must have lived in New York for 12 continuous months, or qualify under the NYS DREAM Act, and be in good standing on state and federal loans. TAP is available to full-time, part-time and non-degree workforce credential students. A student can generally receive it for three years in an associate program, four years in a bachelor's program or five years in an approved five-year program. The FAFSA and TAP application, or the DREAM Act application, must be filed each year.

## Who can apply

- Residents of: NY
- Education level: Undergraduate
- Citizenship: U.S. citizen, Eligible noncitizen, DACA or state Dream Act student
- NYS net taxable income limits: $125,000 (dependent students and independent students with tax dependents), $60,000 (married independent, no dependents), $30,000 (single independent, no dependents). 12 months NYS residency or NYS DREAM Act eligibility.

## How to apply

Complete the FAFSA and follow the link to the TAP application, or use the NYS DREAM Act application if you are not eligible for the FAFSA. Reapply every year before the June 30 deadline.

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