Completed forms should be submitted to the nearest VA Office. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent resident aliens enrolled full time and matriculating at an approved New York State post-secondary institution. The maximum amount TAP will award is determined by the State Legislature. The Financial Aid Office advises that students carefully monitor their monthly expenses and plan well for their annual financial needs. It is wise to consult with a financial aid counselor for this purpose.
Students can deduct the interest portion of their student loan payments from their income taxes.
Please note that all federal and state financial aid programs are subject to legislative change.