Students seeking to estimate the cost of personal expenses related to the pursuit of an educational degree should contact the Office of Financial Aid, and make an appointment to see a Financial Aid Counselor. The Pell Grant is a federal entitlement program designed to help students meet the costs of their education. Application is usually made through the Financial Aid form which is processed through the Pell Grant Center in Iowa City, Iowa. Forms are available in the Financial Aid Office, and counselors provide assistance in completing this application. Factors considered in determination of student eligibility include the student's income, number of dependents, etc.
Pell payments are available to students for two semesters of study a year.
The specific amount of assistance available under Pell Grants for a particular year can be found in the Student Handbook or Financial Aid Handbook, or by requesting this information from a Financial Aid counselor. TAP is a New York State entitlement grant program open to New York State residents enrolled in full-time, higher education study. It is designed to aid students in the payment of tuition charges at an approved post-secondary educational institution such as Audrey Cohen College. Application is made through the filing of the TAP form, and processed through the Higher Education Services Corporation in Albany. TAP payments are available for tuition only for each semester of study.