<p>I got denied for TAP on the basis of having a liscense in another State?</p>
<p>I dont drive a car in NY and what am i to do , throw away the thing? that doesnt make me not have it iykwim? </p>
<p>Does anyone have any idea what to do in this case</p>
<p>I believe you must be a NY state resident to qualify for TAPS…another reason why sitting out this year and getting NY state residency might be a good idea for you.</p>
<p>No, you are supposed to go to the DMV and get a NY license! But you have to be a resident first, and TAP is only given to residents as well.</p>
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<p>The above quote is from the TAPS website. You must be a NY state resident AND matriculate as a full time student to be eligible.</p>
<p>My guess is that one of the “tests” for residency is that your driver’s license is not from another state. If you are a resident of NY, you are SUPPOSED to have a NY drivers license, not one from another state.</p>
<p>I do not drive here. I have no reason to go get it. </p>
<p>I already qualify for residency as of April. I been here since 10/07. SO i have already lived here for 1 year and 5 months</p>
<p>Malishka - You can get another form of NYS id from any DMV if you don’t drive, although you’re supposed to surrender your out of state license and get a NY one within 30 days. Otherwise, if your old license expires, you’ll have to take all the written and road tests again when/if you want to get a NY license! But regardless, you can get a NY non-driver ID which can also be used as a passport for certain border crossings. Here’s the link for more info:</p>
<p>[NYS</a> DMV - Enhanced DMV Photo Documents for U.S. Citizens Who are Residents of NYS](<a href=“http://www.nydmv.state.ny.us/edl-main.htm]NYS”>http://www.nydmv.state.ny.us/edl-main.htm)</p>
<p>I know it’s a pain, but only has to be done once. Make sure you take your ORIGINAL birth certificate, social security card, and some proof of address like utility bill - nothing worse than standing in line twice!</p>
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<p>OK Malishka what is the real story…all of the above were posted by you. Which is it? Are you instate or not? If you have had residency since 10/07 and could verify that…you should have been eligible for instate tuition in NY for the spring semester…unless NY has a rule that you are OOS for a full year if you start OOS in that academic year.</p>
<p>If you are an instate resident of NY…you should not be holding a drivers license from another state. Even IF you don’t drive in NY, perhaps part of proving you are no longer a resident of that other state is getting a drivers’ license or NY state ID card.</p>
<p>I been here that long but can not prove residency due to my lease starting later. You need multiple things to prove residency. I have only one which is taxes and the lease is two. So I do pay OOS rate for spring. Additionally I took classes online on CA paying in state tuition at community college so with transcripts it postpones my in state rate.</p>
<p>Thumper -
From UB’s website:
Generally, in-state tuition becomes effective one year after a student has established a New York State domicile. If she can’t prove NY domicile, whatever the reason for that might be, there’s no way to get a residency change.
[UB</a> Student Response Center - New York State Residency Requirements](<a href=“http://src.buffalo.edu/studentaccount/residency.shtml]UB”>http://src.buffalo.edu/studentaccount/residency.shtml)</p>
<p>Plus she did take advantage of the IN STATE tuition in CA during that year. You can’t have it both ways.</p>
<p>I still think the best option in terms of money is to fully establish residency, get instate tuition next year…or whenever, and be done with it.</p>
<p>I know it’s none of my business, but why did you HAVE to move to NYC…one of the most expensive places to reside anywhere in the country? If it was for medical treatment or reasons, perhaps the schools might consider this for your.</p>
<p>i lived on my own in LA and went to UCLA, i had to work and ended up filling for bankruptcy anyways. My husband already lived here- so where else was I to go?</p>
<p>Everone’s getting a bit testy this time of year - it’s so frustrating to try to make plans, figure out finances, and navigate the maze of college aid when the economy is so bad. It’s discouraging to my D too after years of saving and hard work and good grades. It’s seems like it’s just not enough anymore and I’m so sad to hear about all the people on this forum having essentially the same problem. I wonder if colleges haven’t just priced themselves beyond the reach of the average citizen.</p>
<p>Anyway, it’s always seemed that when plans don’t work out a certain way there’s a logic or reason to it in the end. Good luck with your pregnancy and college plans but, if it means graduating a year later with less debt to pay back, maybe it will turn out to be for the best in the long run.</p>