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Eliminating Distinctions Between NY's Dependent and Independent Students for TAP Awards

March 4, 2026

The Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) is New York’s primary aid program, accounting for 80 percent of state financial aid awards. TAP is a critical program for students who are low-income to enable them to afford college. This fact sheet outlines how lawmakers can address existing inequities in TAP and ensure it meets the needs of New York students. 

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NY Priority: Extend the Eligibility Timeline for New York’s Tuition Assistance Program

March 7, 2025

The Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) is New York’s primary aid program, accounting for 80 percent of state financial aid awards…

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NY Priority: Reducing TAP Distinctions for Dependent and Independent Students

March 7, 2025

The Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) is New York’s primary aid program, accounting for 80 percent of state awards to students…

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2025 TICAS New York Policy Priorities

February 13, 2025

Our 2025 Policy Priorities for New York outlines TICAS’ advocacy agenda and includes recommendations to improve access, affordability, accountability, basic needs, and consumer protections.

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