Need New York State help - TAP

<p>Hi, one of my daughters friends finished her AA degree at a community college and her mom kicker her out of her house two years later. I am going through TAP and Pell Grant requirements with her (yes, I know age 24 is key for Pell), but can anyone explain the interplay between TAP and Pell to me. My understanding is that TAP can only be used for Tuition, but then could Pell be used for any other COA items? Thanks in advance.</p>

<p>If the student qualifies for a Pell grant, the money can be used for any college costs. The school will first use the Pell for billable costs (things the school bills for directly). If there is additional money, the student can request a refund after a certain time (school dependent).</p>

<p>So…yes…Pell money can be used for things other than tuition. The only thing is, the student might not have this money at the start of the term if it will come via a refund from the bursar’s office.</p>

<p>Caveat…most schools will not award need based money in excess of the cost of attendance.</p>

<p>Thank you Thumper. This student is not counting on any need based aid, and I could loan her money if needed. She is one of the nicest people I know.</p>

<p>Yes, TAP can only be used for tuition at NYS schools. Even if a student is eligible for “full TAP” of $5,000, they cannot receive more than the cost of tuition, </p>

<p>Also, keep in mind that while student may be independent for federal aid, she may not necessarily be independent for TAP (where you do not totally become independent until you are 35)</p>

<p>The regulations for independent status are different for New York State financial aid. Students are not automatically considered to be independent for the purpose of the TAP
program until they reach the age of 35. To be considered an independent student for TAP, APTS or Part-Time TAP during the 2012–2013 year a student must meet all of the
following conditions:</p>

<p>• Did not and will not live in the parents home or a building
owned or leased by the parents in 2011, 2012 or 2013,
even if he/she paid rent.</p>

<p>• Is or will not be listed as a dependent of the parents on the
2011 or 2012 tax return.</p>

<p>• Did not and will not receive more than $750 in financial
assistance (loans, gifts, etc.) from either or both parents in
2011, 2012 or 2013. </p>

<p>• If the student answers yes to any of the dependency
questions on the TAP application, and is under the age
of 35, he/she must provide parent financial information to
be considered for TAP.</p>

<p>Is student under 22? If yes, they are still considered dependent unless they can do the following</p>

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<p><a href=“NYS Higher Education Services Corporation - TAP FAQs”>NYS Higher Education Services Corporation - TAP FAQs;

<p>Thank you Sybbie, she has been living with a friend. but I will make certain to ask her if if her mom has been claiming her as an exemption.</p>

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But you told us earlier

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<p>I would hope her mom would mom would claim her as an exemption after she was a full time student, but you never know.</p>