Scholarship Opportunity

New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)

Offered by New York State Higher Education Services Corporation

Annual need-based tuition grant for eligible students in approved New York undergraduate degree programs.

EssayNot required
RenewableYes
Grade LevelHigh School Senior, College Student

Application Timeline

Important application dates

This scholarship offers more than one application cycle. Review each window carefully before applying.

2026–27 Academic Year

OpensTo Be Announced
DeadlineJune 30, 2027

2027–28 Academic Year

OpensOctober 1, 2026
DeadlineJune 30, 2028

Eligibility

  • Attend an approved NY undergraduate degree program with at least 12 degree-applicable credits per semester, good academic standing and at least $200 annual tuition liability.
  • Meet NYS residency or DREAM Act eligibility and the applicable household net taxable income limit.
  • Be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen with 12 continuous months of NYS residency, or qualify through the NYS DREAM Act.
  • NYS net taxable income limits: $125,000 for dependent students, independents with tax dependents, or qualifying former foster/orphan/ward students; $60,000 for married independents without dependents; $30,000 for single independents without dependents.
  • Remain out of default on federal/state student loans and comply with repayment and service terms of earlier NYS awards.
  • Have a qualifying U.S. high-school diploma, equivalency diploma or approved ability-to-benefit test; eligible online high-school credentials require HESC-approved accreditation.

Requirements

  • Complete the FAFSA and TAP application or applicable NYS DREAM Act application each year.
  • Remain within TAP payment limits: generally three years for an associate degree, four for a bachelor’s, or five for approved five-year/opportunity programs; prior usage counts.

How to Apply

  1. 1Choose the application matching your enrollment year: 2026–27 due June 30, 2027; 2027–28 opened October 1, 2026 and is due June 30, 2028.
  2. 2Complete FAFSA/TAP annually, or establish DREAM Act eligibility and submit the appropriate application.
  3. 3Confirm your eligible program, credit load and award estimate with the college; the earliest listed deadline does not apply to both aid years.