Who gets financial aid?

The financial aid administrator at your college can help determine what you’re eligible for. There are, however, some basic guidelines for all applicants. They must:

• Demonstrate financial need; this means that your cost of education is greater than your family contribution.
• Be working toward a degree or certificate.
• Be enrolled in an eligible program.
• Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen, be a New York state resident for NY state aid (TAP).
• Have a valid Social Security number.
• Maintain academic progress once in college.
• Have a high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate.
• Not be in default of federal student loans or state student loans for NY state financial aid (TAP).