Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)
New York's main need-based grant toward tuition for full-time residents at approved New York colleges, based on New York net taxable income.
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Who can apply
- Lives or goes to school in New York
- For college students
- Shows financial need
- Household income under $125,000
- NYS net taxable income up to $125,000 (dependent); 12 months NY residency; full-time (12+ credits) or Graduated from a U.S. high school, earned a high school equivalency diploma, or passed an approved ability-to-benefit test
- Citizenship: U.S. citizen
- Citizenship: DACA recipients OK (preferred, not required)
How to apply
You’ll need the FAFSA.
Open this listing in the Scholarship Finder for the application page, the sponsor’s website and contact details.
Is this legit?
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Source: State program · checked September 30, 2026. Sponsors change dates and amounts; confirm with the sponsor before you apply.
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