NEW YORK STATE TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TAP) TAP is a New York State student aid program that provides financial assistance for college students. This assistance program is a grant that does not have to be paid back. TAP is available typically for six semesters to qualifying undergraduate students who are residents of New York State and enrolled full time in a state approved program of study. Part-time students may be available for APTS (Application for Part Time Study) or Part Time TAP. Contact the office of financial aid for more information about APTS and Part Time TAP. The Bachelor of Religious Education is not a TAP approved program of study. Main campus students may enroll in both the BRE and the three-year diploma. The student will be eligible each semester that full-time enrollment in the three-year diploma program is maintained. According to the Higher Education Services Corporation, “For financial aid purposes, good academic standing consists of two elements: satisfactory academic progress and pursuit of program. Satisfactory progress is a measure of the student’s achievement, of earning credits toward a degree or certificate with a specified grade point average. Pursuit of program is a measure of the student’s effort to complete a program. In accordance with section 145-2.2 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, each institution participating in state student financial aid programs must determine whether a student is in good academic standing based on a standard of satisfactory academic progress comprising a minimum number of credits to be accrued (earned) with a minimum cumulative grade point average in each term an award payment is received. The progress standard is most clearly presented in chart format (see below).”
Satisfactory Academic Progress for State Student Aid (TAP)
To be eligible for this payment:
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
Min. credits earned by student: Min. GPA achieved by student:
0
6
15
27
39
51
0.0
1.3
1.5
1.8
2.0
2.0
Students who have received their first TAP award prior to the 2010–2011 award year can be rated on different TAP charts. Contact the office of financial aid for more info.
Waiver of Good Academic Standing Requirements — There is a provision for a one-time waiver of the requirement if students are determined ineligible to receive a state TAP award. The waiver is to be used only in extreme cases such as serious illness or catastrophic family difficulty in accordance with the “TAP Waiver Policy Guidelines and Procedures” as stated on the waiver application. Students who believe they may be eligible for the one-time waiver must submit their case in writing to the director of financial aid, who will then take necessary steps to determine eligibility for a waiver.
OTHER FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS ACCES-VR
Adult Career and Continuing Education Services-Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR) assists students with disabilities through Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID). Qualifying students receive financial assistance toward tuition, fees, books and required materials, and room and board. VESID also offers additional coaching and assistance with paperwork, disability accommodations, and help with employment placement after graduation. VA Benefits Davis College welcomes military personnel by accepting government aid on behalf of veterans. Davis College participates in a variety of VA programs which utilize the GI Bill and Post 9/11 funding. Please contact the office of financial aid for further details regarding these benefits.
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FINANCIAL AID
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