State Grants
Financially dependent students or independent students with dependents, who are legal residents of New York State, whose family's New York State net taxable income on their NYS Income Tax return is less than $80,000, and plan to be or are full-time (registered for a minimum of 12 required credits in your degree program) are eligible for the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP). Awards range from a minimum of $250 up to full tuition (excluding fees) per semester. Part-time students will be considered for Part-time TAP awards.
Students can complete the application for the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) after completing the FAFSA and accessing the the link on the FAFSA Confirmation Page, or by going to www.tapweb.org. Students who complete a paper FAFSA and list at least one New York State school will receive an Express TAP Application (ETA) in the mail from the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) which administers the state programs in New York. This form must be completed, signed, and returned directly to HESC for processing. Be sure that FIT's College Code is listed or you will not receive the funds at FIT.
FIT's New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) Codes are:
Lower Division (all Associate Degree students) - 2070
Upper Division (all Bachelor Degree students) - 0975
For additional information about TAP, including information about Satisfactory Academic Progress guidelines for TAP students, please click here.
Aid for Part-Time Students Program (APTS)
Part-time New York State students admitted to a degree-granting program and enrolled in required courses for 6-11.5 credits may apply for the Aid for Part-Time Students Program (APTS) through FIT's Financial Aid Office. Students must complete the FAFSA as well as the appropriate forms for this program, available in the Financial Aid Office. APTS application and documentation must be submitted by
Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) GrantOctober 11st for the academic year
March 21st for the spring semester only
Available to students who are legal residents of New York State who are educationally disadvantaged as indicated by their high school records and who meet the financial requirements established by the State. Admission to this program is coordinated by EOP, Admissions, and Financial Aid Offices.
Other States
Some states have grant programs that enable a student to receive grant monies for out-of-state programs of study. We suggest you check with your State Education Department to determine if you qualify for aid from your state of residency.