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Columbia University New York State Tuition Assistance Program

Direct application

Amount varies

Eligibility

School
Columbia University
Education level
Undergraduate

About this scholarship

Legal New York State residents enrolled full time in an undergraduate degree program at Columbia University, at least 12 points per term, may be eligible for the New York State Tuition Assistance Program.

Award amounts depend on family income, dependency status, and the number of family members in college. Apply by completing the FAFSA; the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation sends a TAP application for signature.

TAP is New York's primary need-based grant for full-time undergraduate study.

Essay questions

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What else to submit

  • Complete the FAFSA.
  • Complete and sign the New York State TAP application sent by the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation.
  • Submit the FAFSA at studentaid.gov first
  • Complete the New York State TAP application via HESC (hesc.ny.gov/NYSTAP), creating a HESC username/PIN
  • Be a New York State resident and U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen
  • Be enrolled in an approved NYS postsecondary institution
  • Meet income eligibility thresholds (need-based, formula-driven)
  • Reapply each academic year
  • Be enrolled in an approved New York State postsecondary institution.
  • Reapply each academic year.