The New York State
Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) administers both state and
federally funded student financial aid programs for undergraduate students.
Some programs are administered solely by HESC, while others are administered
jointly with other state agencies. A complete chart of programs for which New
School students may be eligible follows.
New York State Grants, Scholarships and Awards Quick Reference
Grants
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Tuition
Assistance Program (TAP)
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The Tuition
Assistance Program (TAP), New York's largest grant program, helps eligible
New York residents attending in-state postsecondary institutions pay for
tuition. TAP grants are based on the applicant's and his or her family's New
York State taxable income.
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NYS Aid for Part Time Study
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The Aid for Part
Time Study (APTS) program provides grant assistance for eligible part-time
students enrolled in approved undergraduate studies.
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NYS Educational
Opportunity Program
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The Educational
Opportunity Program provides assistance to NYS residents who are academically
and financially disadvantaged, according to state guidelines.
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Scholarships
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Flight
3407 Memorial Scholarships
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Flight 3407 Memorial
Scholarships provide financial aid to children, spouses and financial
dependents of individuals killed as a direct result of the crash of
Continental Airlines Flight 3407 on February 12, 2009.
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Flight
587 Memorial Scholarships
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The Flight 587
Memorial Scholarships guarantee access to a college education for the
families and financial dependents of victims of the crash of American
Airlines Flight 587 on November 12, 2001.
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Military
Service Recognition Scholarships
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The Military Service
Recognition Scholarship provides financial aid to children, spouses and
financial dependents of members of the armed forces of the United States or
of a state organized militia who, at any time on or after Aug. 2, 1990, while
a New York State resident, died or became severely and permanently disabled
while engaged in hostilities or training for hostilities. For study in New
York State.
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NYS Memorial Scholarships for Families of Deceased Firefighters,
Volunteer Firefighters, Police Officers, Peace Officers, and Emergency
Medical Service Workers
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The NYS Memorial
Scholarship provides financial aid to children, spouses and financial
dependents of deceased firefighters, volunteer firefighters, police officers,
peace officers, and emergency medical service workers who have died as the
result of injuries sustained in the line of duty in service to the State of
New York. For study in New York State.
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NYS
Scholarship for Academic Excellence
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Scholarships for
Academic Excellence are awarded to outstanding graduates from registered New
York State high schools. Awards are based on student grades in certain
Regents exams. For up to five years of undergraduate study in New York State.
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NYS
World Trade Center Memorial Scholarship
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The NYS World Trade
Center Memorial Scholarship program guarantees access to a college education
to the families and financial dependents of the victims who died or were severely
and permanently disabled in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and the
resulting rescue and recovery efforts.
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New York State Residency Information
The New York State
grant programs are intended to cover the tuition costs at New York colleges and
schools. To be eligible for TAP, you must be a New York State resident for 12
consecutive months before enrolling in the program for which assistance is
sought and attend an eligible school or college located in New York State. Residing in New York State for the sole
purpose of attending college does not constitute proof of residency. TAP
applicants who are required to submit proof of New York State residency should
submit a copy of your New York State Driver's License or New York State
Non-Driver Photo ID Card issued 12 months prior to enrollment or earlier to The
New School Financial Aid Office at 72 Fifth Avenue, Lower Level, New York, NY
10011, or by email to sfs@newschool.edu.
Other forms of proof, such as a lease agreement, utility bill, or NY
state tax returns, etc. can also be accepted on a case by case basis.
Ability to Benefit Information
Students must meet HESC’s Ability to Benefit
requirement to be eligible for state aid. Having completed high school in the
United States satisfies this requirement, as well as a
GED, having a domestic or foreign college degree validated by that country’s
Ministry of Education, or by completing the 24-core college credits dictated by
HESC. Taking an Ability
to Benefit test is not an option, as The New School does not host or administer Ability
to Benefit tests.
To determine if you
are required to submit proof of New York State Residency or Ability to Benefit
log on to my.newschool.edu using your New School Net ID and
password and
- Select "Access
your financial aid information"
- Select Financial Aid
File Status, Requirements, Holds, and Cost of Attendance.
- Select "Student
Requirements" and view both satisfied and outstanding requirements.
