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TAP, College & Career Planning

TAP, College & Career Planning. TAP. Eligibility. US citizen or eligible non-citizen Legal resident of New York State Study full-time at an approved program of study in a NYS post-secondary institution High school graduate, have GED or pass a federally-approved Ability to Benefit exam

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TAP, College & Career Planning

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  1. TAP, College & Career Planning

  2. TAP

  3. Eligibility • US citizen or eligible non-citizen • Legal resident of New York State • Study full-time at an approved program of study in a NYS post-secondary institution • High school graduate, have GED or pass a federally-approved Ability to Benefit exam • Be in good academic standing • Have at least a cumulative “C” average after receiving two annual TAP payments • Not be in default of a student loan guaranteed by HESC • Not be in default of any repayment of state awards • Meet income eligibility requirements

  4. Awards Ranges • Dependent undergraduate • $500-$5,000 • Independent undergraduate • $500-$3,025 • Graduate • $75-$550

  5. Actual Awards • TAP awards are based on: • Type of academic institution and tuition • NYS net taxable income • Up to $80,000 combined family income for dependent undergraduate student, married students, or student with tax dependents • Up to $10,000 for single independent students with no dependents

  6. How to Apply for TAP

  7. Complete the FAFSA www.fafsa.ed.gov FAFSA

  8. New York State Residents

  9. www.tapweb.org If the student doesn’t use the TAP link on the FAFSA confirmation page, the student must wait three business days for using TAP on the Web (TOTW)

  10. TOTW • After the FAFSA processer sends data and a valid EFC to HESC, HESC will: • Email student with a link to TOTW site or mail a postcard to students without an email address • After seven days, another email or postcard is sent • After 14 days, a paper TAP application is sent with a cover letter encouraging the student to use the Web and includes the link

  11. Next Steps

  12. Online Change Form

  13. TAP Request for Information

  14. Part-time Students

  15. Part-time TAP • Student must have earned at least 12 credits in each of two consecutive semesters • 6-11 credits • Maintain a “C” average • Standard TAP application process

  16. APTS • Aid for Part-time Study • Part-time undergraduate study at NYS participating institutions • Maximum award $2000 annually • Campus-based application and award process • HESC distributes APTS funds to participating colleges • Colleges award APTS based on funds availability and student need

  17. Additional Information

  18. College & Career Planning

  19. Career

  20. CareerZone • Review careers by clusters • Identifies careers with expected higher demand • Assessment tool • Career descriptions • Educational requirements • NYS schools

  21. Mapping Your Future

  22. Information: Description Tasks Wages Career outlook Interests Education Knowledge Skills Similar careers Review careers by cluster Review featured career Match career to interests Career search CareerShip

  23. Career Voyages • Where to start? • Where will the demand be? • Does education pay? • How do I get started?

  24. College Planning

  25. College.gov • Why go? • What to do? • How to pay? • I’m going

  26. College Navigator • Help find the right college • Search functions by level of award, institution type, state

  27. Show Me The Future • Online life skills and financial literacy game: • Helps students learn basic skills in financial planning, goal setting, and decision-making • Cost of living • Budgeting • Difference between wants and needs • Importance of financial planning • Need to set career goals • Value of higher education • Helps students envision their futures

  28. FACTS • Financial Awareness and Consumer Training for Students • Develops financial literacy for your students at your campus • Professional staff from HESC will provide training for you, your staff and your students

  29. Training Outline • Importance of Completing High School/College • Identify Needs vs. Wants • Develop a Spending Plan • Use of Debit vs. Credit • Prevent Identity Theft

  30. Money Wise 411 is designed specifically for high school students in order to develop skills and avoid credit card debt! Money Wise 411

  31. School Responsibilities • Ensure Attendance • Distribute Surveys

  32. FACTS Contact Pamela Jerome (518) 402-3524

  33. Helpful Web Sites • www.hesc.org • www.fafsa.ed.gov • www.mappingyourfuture.org • www.careervoyages.gov • www.fastweb.com • www.collegeboard.com • www.showmethefuture.org • nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator

  34. Thank you Questions?

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