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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Check state-specific deadlines
Renew annually
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
| Eligibility | New York residents attending eligible New York institutions with a minimum 2 GPA |
| Demographics | New York residents |
| Field of Study | Any |
| Type | need based |
| Renewable | Yes — renewable annually |
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