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TAP, College & Career Planning
TAP
Eligibility
 US citizen or eligible non-citizen
 Legal resident of New York State
 Study full-time at an approved program of study in a NYS
post-secondary institution
 High school graduate, have GED or pass a federallyapproved Ability to Benefit exam
 Be in good academic standing
 Have at least a cumulative “C” average after receiving two
annual TAP payments
 Not be in default of a student loan guaranteed by HESC
 Not be in default of any repayment of state awards
 Meet income eligibility requirements
Awards Ranges
Dependent undergraduate
– $500-$5,000
Independent undergraduate
– $500-$3,025
Graduate
– $75-$550
Actual Awards
TAP awards are based on:
– Type of academic institution and tuition
– NYS net taxable income
• Up to $80,000 combined family income for dependent
undergraduate student, married students, or student with
tax dependents
• Up to $10,000 for single independent students with no
dependents
How to Apply for TAP
FAFSA
Complete the FAFSA
www.fafsa.ed.gov
New York State Residents
www.tapweb.org
If the student doesn’t use the TAP link on the FAFSA
confirmation page, the student must wait three
business days for using TAP on the Web (TOTW)
TOTW
After the FAFSA processer sends data and a valid
EFC to HESC, HESC will:
– Email student with a link to TOTW site or mail a
postcard to students without an email address
– After seven days, another email or postcard is sent
– After 14 days, a paper TAP application is sent with a
cover letter encouraging the student to use the Web
and includes the link
Next Steps
Online Change Form
TAP Request for Information
Part-time Students
Part-time TAP
Student must have earned at least 12 credits in
each of two consecutive semesters
6-11 credits
Maintain a “C” average
Standard TAP application process
APTS
Aid for Part-time Study
Part-time undergraduate study at NYS
participating institutions
Maximum award $2000 annually
Campus-based application and award process
– HESC distributes APTS funds to participating colleges
– Colleges award APTS based on funds availability and
student need
Additional Information
College & Career Planning
Career
CareerZone
Review careers by clusters
– Identifies careers with expected higher demand
Assessment tool
Career descriptions
– Educational requirements
– NYS schools
Mapping Your Future
CareerShip
Review careers by
cluster
Review featured
career
Match career to
interests
Career search
Information:
Description
Tasks
Wages
Career outlook
Interests
Education
Knowledge
Skills
Similar careers
Career Voyages
Where to start?
Where will the demand be?
Does education pay?
How do I get started?
College Planning
College.gov
Why go?
What to do?
How to pay?
I’m going
College Navigator
Help find the right college
Search functions by level of award, institution
type, state
Show Me The Future
Online life skills and financial literacy game:
Helps students learn basic skills in financial
planning, goal setting, and decision-making
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Cost of living
Budgeting
Difference between wants and needs
Importance of financial planning
Need to set career goals
Value of higher education
Helps students envision their futures
FACTS
Financial Awareness and Consumer Training for
Students
– Develops financial literacy for your students at your
campus
Professional staff from HESC will provide training
for you, your staff and your students
Training Outline
Importance of Completing High School/College
Identify Needs vs. Wants
Develop a Spending Plan
Use of Debit vs. Credit
Prevent Identity Theft
Money Wise 411
Money Wise 411 is
designed specifically
for high school
students in order to
develop skills and
avoid credit card
debt!
School Responsibilities
Ensure Attendance
Distribute Surveys
FACTS Contact
Pamela Jerome (518) 402-3524
Helpful Web Sites
www.hesc.org
www.fafsa.ed.gov
www.mappingyourfuture.org
www.careervoyages.gov
www.fastweb.com
www.collegeboard.com
www.showmethefuture.org
nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator
Thank you
Questions?