GRANTS FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS

Awarded to students who are New York State residents, enrolled full-time, and in good academic standing and are based on New York State net taxable income. Students must complete the FAFSA and TAP application forms by logging on to www.studentaid.gov. New York State (NYS) residents attending NYS schools can link directly to the TAP application from the FAFSA submission confirmation page.

Annual award range: up to  $5,165

Vaughn State Code 2235 

Welcome to the New York State Student Aid Payment Application! This online application process allows you to apply for New York State’s Tuition Assistance Program (TAP), as well as for payment of a scholarship for which you have already been approved. 

www.tap.hesc.ny.gov 

• 2022-23 June 30, 2023  

The TAP Application MUST be completed, signed, and postmarked by June 30, 2023, in order to receive a TAP award! 

• 2023-24 June 30, 2024  

The TAP Application MUST be completed, signed, and postmarked by June 30, 2024, in order to receive a TAP award! 

Since 2017, Vaughn College has proudly participated in the New York State Enhanced Tuition Awards program. The program was created to provide private colleges and universities with additional means to support their students whose goal is to graduate with an associate degree in two years, or a bachelor’s degree in four years. Eligibility for these awards is limited and recipients will be selected by New York State’s Higher Education Services Corporation. For detailed information, including how to fill out the application, click here.

Annual award range: up to $6,000

The APTS application is filed in the financial aid office. This program has the same eligibility criteria as TAP, but is for students who are enrolled for 6 to 11 credits. The APTS application is filed in the financial aid office.

To be eligible for an APTS award, a student must:

• Not have exhausted Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) eligibility.
• Registered for 3 to 11 credits.

Annual award range: up to $1,000 per semester

In addition to the general eligibility criteria that apply to all State award programs, certain requirements are specific to the Part-time TAP program. To be eligible, students must:

• Be matriculated and enrolled in an approved undergraduate program
• Be enrolled for at least 6 but fewer than 12 semester hour credits
• Have earned 12 credits in each of two consecutive prior semesters (credits from New York State not-for-profit institutions only); a full-time summer term can be used to meet the prior study requirement
• Maintain a C average and meet good academic standing requirements
• Meet income eligibility limitations (income limits are the same as for TAP)

A student must meet the 24-semester credit prior study requirement only once to be eligible for Part-time TAP.

Please contact the financial aid office for more information. Students must also complete the FAFSA and TAP application forms by logging on to www.studentaid.gov.

These funds are used in awarding financial assistance to new and continuing students who are enrolled in our bachelor’s or associate degree programs on a full-time basis. Priority is given to PELL Grant recipients and students with the lowest eligibility index:

• Recipients are selected on the basis of their academic performance and financial need.
• Awards are designated for a specific academic year and are renewable each semester based on satisfactory academic performance and the availability of funds.
• Recipients must file the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Note: Certain circumstances may require that either a portion or all of the grant be repaid if the student withdraws before completing an enrollment period.

Have questions about financial aid?

How to reach us:

Phone: 1. 866.6VAUGHN, extension 100

Email:

When to see us:

Financial Aid Office Hours

Mondays through Thursdays: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Fridays: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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