4. Link to TAP from the Web

The TAP (Tuition Assistance Program) application is used to apply for New York State student assistance. Once you complete your FAFSA online, you will get to the 'FAFSA on the web confirmation page'. There will be a link for New York State residents to complete an application for TAP. Click on the link and you will be directed to the HESC website to fill out your TAP application. If you fill out your FAFSA on paper, you will be notified via email or a postcard on how to complete your TAP application.

Frequently Asked Questions

I don't think that I will be eligible for a TAP grant. Why should I bother to complete the form?

You'll never know if you are eligible for TAP until you apply. By applying, New York State will determine whether you are eligible for a TAP grant. The application is free and you just might qualify. Many students who are not eligible for Pell Grants still qualify for TAP.

I missed the link to the TAP on the Web site when I completed my FAFSA online. Can I get to it any other way?

Yes. You could wait until you receive either an email or a postcard with the web address of TAP on the Web. You can then set up a PIN number which will allow you to access the TAP on the Web site and you can complete your TAP application and have it submitted to HESC.