Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)
Overview:
Students must apply for TAP each year by filing both the FAFSA and in most cases a TAP on the Web application.
The TAP application is used to apply for TAP for the Summer, Fall, and Spring semesters. Binghamton University's TAP code is 0880 for Undergraduate, 5450 for Graduate.
TAP provides undergraduate students who are residents of New York State and meet financial criteria with grants from $500 to $4,350 per academic year. Graduate students may receive between $75 and $550.
Limits for minimum and maximum awards are determined by the New York State Legislature.
Students may receive TAP for up to four years of study (eight semesters).
NOTE: Because Summer counts as one of these semesters, students are discouraged from using their TAP aid during the Summer as it may reduce the aid received during the school year.
Attention students who receive TAP estimates for the 2008-09 academic year:
The estimate given by Binghamton University in your financial aid offer may differ from the actual award given by the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC). The actual award from HESC will be generated after the budget is passed, and is received and certified by the Student Accounts’ Office. Please note that the actual award may result in a difference of several hundred dollars and is final.
TAP Eligibility:
New York State resident and either a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or refugee
Matriculation and full-time enrollment in a degree program
Meet income requirements
Demonstrate satisfactory academic progress
TAP Features:
TAP FAQs
Apply for TAP on the web.
TAP Award Estimator allows students to learn if they are eligible for a TAP award.
TAP Student Information allows students to check the status of their TAP application and/or their award amount.
TAP Duplicate Forms allows students to request electronically a duplicate of the TAP Change Form, ETA, Request for Information, Residency Affidavit or Award Certificate.
