Higher Education Services Corporation (H.E.S.C)
Financial Aid Programs for New York State - Tuition Assistance Program (T.A.P.). Applying can (should) be completed when you finish the FAFSA. On the Confirmation Page there is a link to completing your state's application.
The easiest way to apply for TAP is through the FAFSA. Make sure you have completed your FAFSA!
New York State (NYS) residents attending NYS schools can link directly to the TAP application from the FAFSA submission confirmation page.
Didn't Apply for TAP through the FAFSA? You Can Still Apply
If you exited the FAFSA before completing the TAP application – and you filled in your New York State address and a New York State college on the FAFSA – HESC will automatically receive your information in about three days. HESC will then send you an email or postcard with directions to complete the TAP application online.