When you drop or fail the course please notify this office at the number below so that we may clear your record. Review all applications and process payment for all completed, eligible applicants. Applicants will be contacted if any questions arise during such processing. The printing of checks is done every 3 to 4 months and is subject to change pending the adoption of the New York State Budget by the Legislature. This applies to students who are not eligible to be claimed by their parents as tax dependents.
Many colleges offer assistance to students who have physical or learning disabilities.
All educational assistance benefits may be taxable. You will be responsible for any taxes and other withholdings as defined in the IRS code in effect at that time. Relevant IRS publications on this subject include Notice 97-60, Publication 970, Publication 535 and Publication 508. The Governor's Office of Employee Relations , the Public Employees Federation and the PSTP Program do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability or sexual orientation in the admission, access to, or employment in its programs or activities. Reasonable accommodation will be provided on request.