New York State Financial Aid Programs

Tuition Assistance Program: The New York State Tuition Assistance Program provides awards to eligible, full-time, undergraduate and graduate students. Awards are for New York State residents and are based on applicant/family New York State net taxable income. Eligible applicants must:

study full time (12 credits per semester),

be a New York State resident,

be either a U.S. citizen, or eligible noncitizen,

be charged tuition of $200 or more per year,

be matriculated in an approved program of study in New York State,

maintain good academic standing,

not be in default on a student loan guaranteed by NYSHESC and not be in default on any repayment of State awards,

and declare a major by the time 56 s.h. are earned.

Students must apply annually for this grant. Students first complete the FAFSA and then a TAP on the web application. Applications must be completed by the student and parents and submitted to www.hesc.org no later than May 1 of the academic year for which the award is intended. NYSHESC calculates the award and sends the student an award certificate.

Award amounts may change for any given academic year due to legislative action. Undergraduate students may receive TAP for up to 4 years (8 semesters) of undergraduate study; 5 years if in an approved 5-year program. Students enrolled in 2-year associate dcgree programs cannot receive more than three years of TAP. The total limit is 8 years (16 semesters) of combined undergraduate and graduate awards.

NYSHESC also offers other awards, including but not limited to: Award for Child of Veteran, Vietnam Veteran Tuition Awards, World Trade Center Memorial Scholarship, NYS aid to Native Americans and Memorial Scholarships for Families of Deceased Police Officers and Firefighters. Complete listing of award and current instructions can be found at www.hesc.org

For any state scholarships, students may contact NYSHESC, 99 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12255, call 1-888-NYSHESC, or visit www.hesc.org

Aid for Part-Time Study (APTS): This program provides awards for New York State residents studying part-time in an undergraduate program at participating degree granting schools in New York State. Part-time study is defined as at least 3 but less than 12 semester hours per semester. Recipients apply to and are selected by the participating institution, usually the Financial Aid Office. Award amounts may range from $100 to $2,000 per year. Students must apply annually with the APTS application, which is available at the Financial Aid Office. A student must meet certain criteria to be eligible. Refer to www.hesc.org for current criteria or contact a SUNY Oneonta Financial Aid Adviser.

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