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New York TAP Grant

The Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) helps eligible New York residents pay tuition at approved schools in New York State.

Award Amount

$500–$5,665

per year

Deadline

June 30

application due

GPA Required

2.00

minimum

Field of Study

Any

eligible majors

Eligibility Checker

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Requirements Checklist

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Application Tips

1

Apply as early as possible

2

Check state-specific deadlines

3

Renew annually

4

Contact your school's financial aid office

Scholarship Value Calculator

Annual Value

$5,665

per year

4-Year Total Value

$22,660

if renewed each year

Loan Interest Saved

$7,931

at 6.5% over 10 years

Pro tip: Every dollar in scholarship funding saves roughly $1.35 compared to borrowing the same amount through student loans at 6.5% interest over a 10-year repayment period.

Eligibility Details

EligibilityNew York residents attending eligible New York institutions with a minimum 2 GPA
DemographicsNew York residents
Field of StudyAny
Typeneed based
RenewableYes — renewable annually

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