The Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) is a grant that helps eligible New York State residents attending full-time, part-time, and in non-degree workforce credential programs pay for tuition at approved schools in New York State. TAP is administered by the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC).  Annual TAP awards can be up to $5,665 and do not need to be paid back. 

New York State residents who meet TAP eligibility requirements should apply for TAP via the FAFSA form each year.

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How to apply for TAP:

• Apply through FAFSA— complete the NYS aid application when prompted.
  • Didn’t apply for TAP through the FAFSA?
    • Sign up to be notified by HESC when the TAP application is available.
    • Apply for TAP through HESC.
• The confirmation page upon completion of your FAFSA. OR
• The New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) website - use your PIN (personal identification number) provided by HESC when filling out the TAP application.

• TIP!  Be sure to use the correct Cornell TAP school code:

  Use code 0174 for undergraduate contract colleges:

  • College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
  • Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management
  • College of Human Ecology
  • School of Industrial and Labor Relations
  • Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy (Bachelor of Science candidates only)

  Use code 0175 for undergraduate endowed colleges:

  • College of Architecture, Art, and Planning
  • College of Arts and Sciences
  • College of Engineering
  • SC Johnson College of Business
  • Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration
  • Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy

Need assistance with your TAP application?

• TAP FAQs
• Schedule a call with a HESC representative:

      Request an Appointment
      Monday through Friday (excluding holidays)
      8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.