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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.
Student Account. 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.
NYS Higher Education Services Corporation - My HESC Account Access. 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.
At the beginning of the online TAP application, you will be prompted to create a HESC-specific user name and personal identification number called a HescPIN. You will use your HescPIN when "signing" your TAP application and when accessing your HESC account information in the future.
The TAP program is administered by the NY State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC). Application Form The first step in the TAP application process is the completion of the FAFSA.
The Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) helps eligible New York State residents pay tuition at approved schools in New York State. TAP is one of the grants, scholarships and awards programs administered by the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC).
If you filed the paper FAFSA, you will receive a paper TAP (ETA) or you can apply online at www.hesc.ny.gov. Applications are available as of October 1 for the upcoming award year. Students and, if necessary, parents will be required to input prior-prior year information, also known as PPY, onto the TAP application.
