Grants

Grants can help eligible 海角社区 students pay for college and generally do not need to be repaid. Federal and New York State grants have different eligibility rules; some are available to part-time students. Explore the programs below, then visit Federal and State Aid for application steps and 海角社区鈥檚 school codes.

Federal Pell grants

The Federal Pell Grant helps eligible undergraduate students pay for college. Your eligibility is determined from your FAFSA information, and the amount you receive can depend on your enrollment. You do not need a separate Pell Grant application: complete the for the academic year you plan to attend.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG)

FSEOG provides additional grant aid to eligible undergraduate students with exceptional financial need. 海角社区 gives priority to students with the greatest need, including Pell Grant recipients. Funding is limited, so submit your FAFSA as early as you can; an FSEOG award is not guaranteed.

New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)

TAP is a New York State grant that helps eligible students pay tuition. Eligibility depends on factors such as residency, income, your program and your enrollment. Both full-time and part-time students may qualify; eligible students taking 3鈥�11 degree-applicable credits can review . Learn how to complete the and check current eligibility rules before applying.

Aid for Part-Time Study (APTS)

APTS is a separate New York State grant program for eligible part-time students. It is not the same program as Part-Time TAP, and funding or application requirements may differ. Contact the 海角社区 Financial Aid Office to ask whether APTS is currently available at the college and which application, if any, you should complete.

Find out which grants you may qualify for

Complete the FAFSA for the academic year you plan to attend, then follow the 海角社区 federal and state aid steps to apply for New York State aid if eligible. Have questions about a grant or part-time enrollment? Contact the Financial Aid Office.

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