New York State Tuition Assistance Program TAP Application
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New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) Application Process
2 Applying for TAP A Student’s Experience
3 The FAFSA is Required
4 NYS Resident and…
5 …Attending a NYS School…
6 …Select “Start your state application”
7 The NYS Student Aid Payment Application • The confirmation page of the 2018 -19 FAFSA will provide a link for NYS students listing a NYS school to apply for the New York State Student Aid Payment Application – Provides a single conduit for applying for payment of state grants, scholarships and awards
8 First-time Applicants Create User ID & PIN
9 Creating an Account is Easy
10 Read Terms & Conditions
11 Accept Terms & Conditions
12 Check Identity
13 Confirm Identity Information
14 Enter Account Information
15 Create a User ID
16 Create a Pin
17 Notification of a Security Incident
18 Account Created
19 Academic Year Selection Screen
20 Affirmation #1
21 Affirmation #2
22 Your Scholarships Screen
23 Redirected to the FAFSA application
24 Personal Information Screen Left navigation tracks progress through the application Used for Independence determination
25 Review Prefilled College Info From FAFSA To change college code, click “Search” If not planning to attend any college, click “Will Not Attend”
26 College Search
27 Select College Terms
28 College Verification
29 Student Marital Status
30 Independent or Dependent?
31 Independent or Dependent?
32 Parental Information
33 Parental Income Information
34 Parent Information If a parent does not have a SSN or TIN, leave the Social Security/Tax ID box blank and check the box
35 Parental Income Information Income from local, State and Federal pensions and private annuities are required
36 Net Taxable Income if No Pension Income
37 Yes to Pension Income
38 Deceased Parent Information
39 Parents’ Disability Information
40 Student/Spouse Income Information
41 Student/Spouse Income Information Income from local, State and Federal pensions and private annuities is required
42 Student/Spouse Income Information
43 Other Family Members in College
44 Other Family Members
45 Application Summary Select “Modify Your Answer” to change any reported information
46 Application Summary
47 Submit TAP Application
48 Congratulations!
49 Award Notification • When eligibility has been determined – Students receive email with instructions to log into HESCWeb for details • Students without an email address receive postcard • When awards are final – Students receive email with instructions to log into HESCWeb for details • Postcard
50 Pre-Budget Period Award Estimates
51 Pre-Budget Period Award Estimates
52 TAP Processing Timeline October 2017 • 1 st: TAP and STEM applications available • Residency Questionnaires and Request for Information begin as applications are processed • 21 st: Income Verification with NYS Department of Taxation and Finance begins
53 TAP Processing Timeline February 2018 • Student Status listings available for schools April 2018 • Customized reports available • SUNY Tuition Credit (budget dependent)