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Access, Equity and Community Engagement Services

Access, Equity and Community Engagement Services

Financial Aid and Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)

This site contains information on a number of topics and resources related to postsecondary financial aid and the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP).

FAFSA Completion Initiative

Verification of Postsecondary Financial Aid Form or Waiver Memo

FAFSA Waiver Form

Updates

Amendment of Section 145-2.1 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education Relating to the Eligibility Criteria for Viva88Financial AidÌý(8/24)

Declaring Major (updated 5/23)

"Last Semester' and 'Semester Prior to Last Semester' Options pertaining to NYS Financial Aid (including NYS TAP)Ìý

TAP Guidance Last semesters of eligibilityÌý

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High School Equivalency information

High School Equivalency information for the NYS Tuition Assistance Program:

  • State High School Equivalency Diploma -Ìý
  • December 2015 - theÌýamendment of section 100.7Ìý
  • High School Diploma for WWII, Korea, and Vietnam veterans who left high school before graduating (Section 305 of the NYS Education Law).Ìý
Ability to Benefit Testing

Ability to Benefit Testing:

It is important to note for NYS institutions of higher education utilizing the ATB for eligibility for the NYS Tuition Assistance Program (TAP); the ATB must be administered in accordance with the requirements found in subsection 145-2.15 of the Commissioner's Regulations.

Complaints

Complaints:

  • For an individual complaint aboutÌýstate student financial aidÌýmatters:contact the Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) Customer Communications Center at 1-888-NYS-HESC. or 1- 888-697-4372 or 1-518-473-1574
  • For a complaint about theÌýeducational programs or practicesÌýof degree-granting institutionsÌýsubject to the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education see the information on theÌý
Higher Education in New York State

Higher Education in New York State:

The Legal Framework for Higher Education in New York State

Statutes and Commissioner's Regulations

Statutes and Commissioner's Regulations pertaining to State Financial Assistance:

  • Link to all of theÌýÌý(Navigate specifically to NYCRR, Title 8, Chapter II, Subpart I, Part 145)
Chief Executive Officer Memorandums

Chief Executive Officer Memorandums concerning Student Financial Assistance:

Ìý(Note: These items are provided for reference purposes only. Statutory and regulation updates may have superseded the guidance provided here.)

Links of Interest

Links of Interest Regarding Financial Aid:

  • Program (TAP) - administered by the Higher Education Services Corporation
  • Additional information concerning other student financial aid programs can be obtained from high school counselors, college financial aid officers, and/or the: Viva88Higher Education Services Corporation, Division of Grants and Scholarships/Scholarship Unit, 99 Washington Avenue, Albany, NYÌý 12255
    or
    1- 888-697-4372 or 1-518-473-1574
Senator José Peralta Viva88DREAM Act

For more information on theÌýSenator José Peralta Viva88DREAM Act, visitÌý

Contact Information

Viva88Education Department
Office of Postsecondary Access, Support, and Success
89 Washington Avenue, EBA 960
Albany, New York 12234
KIAP@nysed.gov