{"id":402,"date":"2021-01-14T13:17:19","date_gmt":"2021-01-14T18:17:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu\/asapfinancialaid\/?page_id=402"},"modified":"2026-04-20T11:49:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T15:49:37","slug":"filing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu\/asapfinancialaid\/filing\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Apply for Financial Aid: 2026-2027"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" class=\"wp-image-1913\" src=\"https:\/\/openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu\/asapfinancialaid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1403\/2026\/02\/How-to-apply-for-Financial-Aid-Banner-ASAP-1-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu\/asapfinancialaid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1403\/2026\/02\/How-to-apply-for-Financial-Aid-Banner-ASAP-1-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu\/asapfinancialaid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1403\/2026\/02\/How-to-apply-for-Financial-Aid-Banner-ASAP-1-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu\/asapfinancialaid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1403\/2026\/02\/How-to-apply-for-Financial-Aid-Banner-ASAP-1-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu\/asapfinancialaid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1403\/2026\/02\/How-to-apply-for-Financial-Aid-Banner-ASAP-1-2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu\/asapfinancialaid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1403\/2026\/02\/How-to-apply-for-Financial-Aid-Banner-ASAP-1-2.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-18d3fd7fde63b14335a1ffa59277289c\"><strong>How to File Your 2026\u20132027 FAFSA<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"1\">\r\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-13ca36bd5d79f702b67b7520d66e8230\"><strong>Create an FSA ID\u00a0(if\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0a first-time applicant)<\/strong>\u00a0<br \/>Go to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>StudentAid.go<\/em><\/a><em><a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">v<\/a>\u00a0<\/em>and create your FSA ID. This lets you sign your FAFSA online.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-691e3a2ac2097f57872899f2cb2e8a01\">Your parent(s) must have their own FSA ID and password to complete their portion of the FAFSA.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"2\">\r\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4d9c46db158ca59bc123c84d1e5885f2\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hesc.ny.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/2025-10\/20251015-NYS-FAFSA-Checklist.pdf\">Gather Your Documents<\/a>. <\/strong>Documents you\u2019ll need include:\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cc015198f9f1c166eef192864c73824c\">\r\n<li>Your Social Security Number (or Alien Registration Number if applicable)\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ea02da513464197bf5c3d3e1a0f2f5e7\">\r\n<li>Your driver\u2019s license (if you have one)\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8a2471e33ab22f84abc36b0dcd8b817f\">\r\n<li>Your and your parents\u2019\u00a0<strong>2024\u00a0<\/strong>tax returns and income info\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-63842efea5f60769a5d8c706f0c684f6\">\r\n<li>Your bank statements and records of investments (if any)\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"3\">\r\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d9a6124761173c241c5ed22c3895348e\"><strong>Start Your FAFSA<\/strong>\u00a0<br \/>Go to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/fafsa.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>FAFSA.gov<\/em><\/a>\u00a0and select\u00a0<strong>2026\u20132027<\/strong>\u00a0FAFSA form.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"4\">\r\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3de303ae153234fcf6b3b921e6f4d895\"><strong>Fill Out the FAFSA<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-070059034160cc89783e923d18b2bb95\">\r\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c1487442f0da35f215da8ac5da4f36f8\">Make sure to enter BMCC\u2019s federal school code\u00a0<strong>002691<\/strong>\u00a0so your FAFSA information is sent to the college.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-99675917cc7c962419a923b4603f5a54\">\r\n<li>If\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/apply-for-aid\/fafsa\/filling-out\/dependency\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>dependent student<\/em><\/a>,\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0need to include parent information. At least one parent will be listed as a contributor.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a4a3be9947e32300f7b40d3fc1c4c2f3\">\r\n<li>Contributors (your spouse, or your parent(s) and your parent\u2019s spouse) must provide info, sign the FAFSA, and give consent to share their federal tax info.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1c5bcfba45ecb304aab0145fdee066f1\">\r\n<li>Each contributor must have their own StudentAid.gov account to complete their part. <a href=\"https:\/\/hesc.ny.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/2025-10\/20251023-NYS-FAFSA-HowToGetAnSA-Account.pdf\">If your parent does not have a Social Security number, they can still create an FSA ID and password.<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f6a55bce8d2471e7baaa8ed6bb29f15a\" start=\"5\">\r\n<li><strong>Sign and Submit<\/strong>\u00a0<br \/>Use your FSA ID to sign electronically. Then\u00a0submit\u00a0your FAFSA.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f77623a0781e045f2a669cc55b5cf241\">\r\n<li>If you\u00a0invite\u00a0a contributor,\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0also see their invitation information and the status of their sections.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5fe11438b953279300084d09656251d2\" start=\"6\">\r\n<li><strong>Check Your FAFSA Status<\/strong>\u00a0<br \/>After\u00a0submitting,\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0get a Student Aid Report (SAR) by email or mail. Review it and make any corrections if needed.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-11ffcb10771654a6ef32e17dbf981c89\"><strong>\u00a0Need help?<\/strong> Contact the Federal Student Aid Information Center here: <em><a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/help-center\/contact \">https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/help-center\/contact <\/a><\/em><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-228e19ec02fad4dcd43fb563e428f7e0\"><strong>How to File Your 2026\u20132027\u00a0TAP Application<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8281d4c1eaa62dd82281455f5fb216d1\">Before applying for TAP, students must complete the FAFSA (unless they are applying for TAP through the Jos\u00e9 Peralta DREAM Act Portal).\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"1\">\r\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d048d2269ac6e5f939a3aaf2485da98b\">Click on \u201cStart my application\u201d and log in<strong>:<em>\u202f<\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=https-3A__www.tap.hesc.ny.gov_totw_&amp;d=DwMFAg&amp;c=nI61yajbN8Wpmagq-MfhuN08S0yyNTfdgIcL-uZdBfM&amp;r=LKokSNqkWAl5FVqJeykiZpZ2yTx6iYQ-njGIbAsXg6k&amp;m=5yanALDguBv_luhzu9O0OXuwfE8Fa2iBYOmvdBdx0vg&amp;s=kyyh6557a6aNRgatsVBuOmWNUCphlVfD-jIWWAaTe4g&amp;e=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em><strong>https:\/\/www.tap.hesc.ny.gov\/totw\/<\/strong><\/em><\/a><strong><em>\u00a0<\/em>\u202f<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1d591841014b3cac232987bc87483e40\">\r\n<li><strong>First Time users<\/strong>\u00a0must click on the link to create an account. Returning students enter the requested information, then click on enter.\u00a0If you forgot the user id or pin, click on the link to retrieve the information.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7f831b733ec8b1b27fdf591caea3de71\" start=\"2\">\r\n<li>Review your information and check the confirm box, and then continue.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4cff5403e6b4effc0f430f58624661a6\" start=\"3\">\r\n<li>Choose the aid year that you need to complete, then click on next\u00a0(<strong>2026-2027<\/strong>)\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d022bc6d7561b2b2d5933b7e8f4ca0a3\" start=\"4\">\r\n<li>Follow the instructions on the application.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>You\u2019ll\u00a0need:\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-885fb1107f043f7b0d7bd64a7fd97f9a\">You and\/or your parent(s) will need your <strong>2024 state tax documents (IT-201 pages)<\/strong>, if\u00a0applicable.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-daf8eb6d900c3d5aee42eb9179591f4c\">Your parent(s) New York State Driver&#8217;s or Non-Driver&#8217;s ID<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"5\">\r\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9344f7d0321b0b884654f9f443cd1f19\">Be sure to add BMCC\u2019s TAP College Code:\u202f<strong>1404\u202f\u201cCUNY Manhattan CC\u201d<\/strong>\u202f\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"6\">\r\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4967e0a9d09159805021b41f213dd4be\">After you finish the application, review your answers carefully and then\u00a0submit\u00a0it with your (and your parents&#8217;) signatures.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bfcc4719ece9dbdb2cb03df3d743ab7f\"><strong>For more information on TAP:\u202f<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hesc.ny.gov\/NYSTAP \"><em>https:\/\/www.hesc.ny.gov\/NYSTAP <\/em><\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bf6a64a6075cd8a343be88910e7648ee\"><strong>See here for how to Complete your application &amp; resolve Common Errors: <\/strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/d1cSxoastvU?si=iU3bhTGHRIto7xam\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/d1cSxoastvU?si=iU3bhTGHRIto7xam\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/em><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Need help? Speak with a HESC representative:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/hesc.ny.gov\/get-help\/speak-hesc\"><em>https:\/\/hesc.ny.gov\/get-help\/speak-hesc<\/em><\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-bdbcbfa385c91403356099608ab393f9\"><strong>2026-2027 Dream Act (TAP)<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-889291bd4da681691fe20edebc17c871\">If you are\u202f<strong>not<\/strong>\u202fa U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen, you may still qualify for New York State aid\u00a0through the\u202f<strong>Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)<\/strong>\u202funder the\u202f<strong>NYS DREAM Act.<\/strong>\u202fLearn more and apply at\u202f<em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hesc.ny.gov\/dream\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.hesc.ny.gov\/dream\/<\/a>\u202f\u202f\u202f\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a971107134797b52e1c3463c0236ecbb\"><strong>AM I ELIGIBLE?\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c51719966722c68c317f9fc3ebd6a364\">There are\u00a0various factors\u00a0to become eligible for the\u00a0<strong>NYS DREAM Act<\/strong>, such as\u00a0<strong>New York State Residency, College Enrollment,\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0<strong>Immigration Status<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-52e6123b08f5385b788cc28b0122ccbe\"><strong>RESIDENCY ELIGIBILITY<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-90141bb3acbf9b3191bc85e2a1b83bf1\">Attended a\u00a0<strong>NYS high school<\/strong>\u00a0for\u00a0<strong>2+ years<\/strong>\u00a0or received a NYS\u00a0<strong>high school\u00a0equivalency<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>diploma\u00a0<\/strong>within t<strong>he last 5 years<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-083d9a8a1091b79b3c4b31302f05307c\"><strong>COLLEGE ENROLLMENT<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-df303e3bd64f3b2959e6c79b3c38aa27\">Be enrolled in a\u00a0<strong>SUNY, CUNY<\/strong>, or eligible\u00a0<strong>NYS private college\u00a0<\/strong>&amp;\u00a0be\u00a0charged\u00a0the<strong>\u00a0NYS resident in-state tuition rate.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-20614036c176aa3bffade8dd458f5275\"><strong>Note:\u00a0<\/strong>Students who have a foreign high school diploma applying for New York State (NYS) Financial Aid\u00a0are required to\u00a0meet the New York State\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmcc.cuny.edu\/academics\/advisement\/ability-to-benefit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ability to Benefit (ATB)<\/a>\u00a0exam standards\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-73f68c9b0ffaab765ae505f17a263062\"><strong>IMMIGRATION STATUS<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-655de23cbd6b9ff5ae7bb654872de434\">T-Visa, U-Visa, Undocumented (including those with DACA Status), and other eligible non-citizens\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9a62f897a9836d36fc12c67bdcd1ebf7\"><strong>HOW DO I APPLY?\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"1\">\r\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9b62c7f132e0bced46a9851158657e91\"><strong>Gather Your Documents<\/strong>\u00a0<br \/>If\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0applying for the first time,\u00a0you may need:\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-880d3fccc290ed669766327f5b6735fb\">Proof of NY residency (like utility bills or lease agreements)\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1b03525b36d28cee824eba8bef86260f\">Your high school transcripts or NY high school equivalency diploma\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-69c6b73b9b4381becbf573a234e5b305\">Any\u00a0documents related to\u00a0your immigration status\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"2\">\r\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e654acc50dfa91b587d70421b249e06c\"><strong>Log into the DREAM Portal or Create an Account<\/strong>\u00a0<br \/>Get started here:\u00a0<em><a href=\"https:\/\/nysdream.applyists.net\/Account\/LogOn?ReturnUrl=%2f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Log In To Apply<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"3\">\r\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7ad2e69ee3bdeedff7fb3fb14a2f6a2c\"><strong>First-Time Applicants:\u00a0<\/strong>Submit\u00a0the Eligibility Form\u00a0<br \/>Fill out and\u00a0submit\u00a0this form in the DREAM Portal.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"4\">\r\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-400b98e8876acc7706c646958ad1e1cc\"><strong>After Approval:\u00a0<\/strong>Complete the 2026\u20132027 NYS TAP Application\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4b03faf4463bdaf30335968ac6dd16f5\">You\u2019ll\u00a0need your\u00a0and\/or your\u00a0parent(s)\u00a02024 New York State tax return income info to fill it out.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"5\">\r\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-656af3768e727d647f8b694168cf1c81\"><strong>Watch for\u00a0an Email from HESC<\/strong>\u00a0<br \/>Usually, within 1\u20133 weeks,\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0get an email confirming your TAP eligibility and award amount.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"6\">\r\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f32741104043bab5aa2c934c26b933bc\"><strong>Return to the DREAM Portal<\/strong>\u00a0<br \/>After you get the email, complete the\u00a0<strong>Acceptance Form<\/strong>\u00a0to officially accept your TAP award.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4c66420a0388db90ac86fe975f8eaeaf\"><strong>NEED HELP?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fc952f99eb4030110232af01fca7dc93\"><strong>Questions about your application?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c1f829a2cb1673422905aa963a70ab79\"><em><a href=\"mailto:NYSDREAM@applyISTS.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NYSDREAM@applyISTS.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c1a2d5ef3f2f3a2b141beb557d2fccc3\"><strong>Application status?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a64b62f0e595aded2bed4d56eb4e41b5\"><em><a href=\"mailto:dreamactcc@hesc.ny.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dreamactcc@hesc.ny.gov<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0a721116b1d758dee73554438bffe91e\"><strong>Live chat with an ISTS agent<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-74c87c3bf9f55731b748d1cf9ded9020\">Chat with an\u00a0<strong>ISTS representative<\/strong>\u00a0by logging into your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/nysdream.applyists.net\/Account\/LogOn?ReturnUrl=*2f__;JQ!!Jjn2ZwtPC4Q!Ze43xZx_TzVzNuzXnlQ3cut6IyvSAV_pxwdhTZun-s8VfUYloDhneAwWbQ1pF5tmtQEQr4dHZ0J_pm8Zu5JmykwdQzJxsG538aou3G-bs3qW$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Dream Act Portal Account<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>and clicking the green chat bubble on the bottom right of the screen.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-435264c055d6b7707aea6813ba632abb\"><strong>Questions for the ASAP team?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c3048bc971e7cc3989bd81630f720987\"><em><a href=\"mailto:ASAPfinaid@bmcc.cuny.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ASAPfinaid@bmcc.cuny.edu<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-ee9acb23cbc57017b25638690c9b73ff\">\u00a0<strong>Alternate Eligibility Path<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-568c4290ad0717267dab8d7912efe445\">This application is designed for students who are a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen, but at least one of the student\u2019s family members who is a required FAFSA contributor is not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-13b1fc4948c711a277c7a5f44372a1f8\"><strong>What to know<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d0efe888f60b3322cb7279d6bb9dd478\">There are three pathways to access NYS financial aid available to students: the\u00a0<a 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This tool will guide you through a series of questions to identify the most appropriate option for applying for New York State financial aid.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b7c22ff380bb7beeccd7c4d7ace69013\">See here for more information: <a href=\"https:\/\/hesc.ny.gov\/altpath\"><em>Alternate Eligibility Path | HESC<\/em><\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to File Your 2026\u20132027 FAFSA \u00a0Need help? 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