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Learn how and when state residents should apply for the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) through the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation.
HESC makes prepayments in a single lump-sum payment to the school for each Payment Roster. If the prepayment amount is insufficient to cover the value of all certified awards, HESC forwards a supplemental payment to the school after HESC processes the certified roster.
TAP is available to students attending a SUNY, CUNY or not-for-profit independent degree-granting colleges on a full or part-time basis. You must submit a FAFSA application to receive payment for TAP. If you have not submitted a FAFSA, go to https://studentaid.gov.
Before you can review your account, you need to authenticate your identity using your HESC User ID and HESCPIN. You need to do this only once, when you first access any of the functions below. If you do not already have a HESC User ID and HESCPIN, you will be prompted to create one. Login.
Before you can review your account, you need to authenticate your identity using your HESCPIN User ID and Password. You need to do this only once, when you first access any of the functions on the left.
NYS Student Aid Payment Application. What academic year do you want to apply for NYS Student Aid? TAP may be unavailable every Sunday from 1:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
The New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) helps eligible New York State residents attending in-state post-secondary institutions pay for tuition. TAP grants are based on applicant’s and his or her family’s NYS taxable income.
