What is NYS TAP?

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). See if your school is approved for TAP here.

How can I contact TAP?

1 (800) 903-7914
TAP Air Portugal/Customer service

Is TAP only for New York schools?

To receive a Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) award, students must attend a State University of New York, City University of New York, or a nonprofit independent degree-granting college.

How long does NYS TAP take to process?

three to five weeks
Corrections are made online in your HESC account through Student Access. How long does it take to process my TAP application once I submit all required documentation? The processing of a TAP application may take three to five weeks.

Is TAP airlines going out of business?

TAP is virtually bankrupt. What bailout money they have received is being used to keep planes running and staff on the ground, not to meet legal liabilities to little guys like us. Since it is 72% owned by the Portuguese government, it is clear that this is done with official approval of an EU member state.

Is TAP Portugal a good airline?

TAP Portugal is Certified as a 3-Star Airline for the quality of its airport and onboard product and staff service. Product rating includes seats, amenities, food & beverages, IFE, cleanliness etc, and service rating is for both cabin staff and ground staff.

Why was my tap taken away?

NYS Higher Education Services Corporation websites states that the most common reasons TAP can be dropped are losing full-time status, not being a NYS resident, or falling below the necessary GPA range, which is a C-average.

Is fafsa the same as TAP?

The FAFSA determines eligibility for federal student financial aid programs, such as the Pell Grant, work study, and federal student loans. FAFSA is also used for determining eligibility for the New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) and other state and college-based financial aid programs.

Is NY TAP for graduate students?

Effective with the 2010-11 academic year and thereafter, New York State law does not provide TAP funding for graduate students. TAP is available for students with remaining eligibility who enroll for a second degree at the undergraduate level.