<p>So I am currently enrolled in a CUNY Community College, however Spring 2014 will be my last semester, and I am transferring to Hunter College if all goes plan. I have two more classes to go which would be 8 credits, they are both science classes with labs so really I would have a separate lecture and lab but it is still considered only 4 credits for one class. How will my financial aid be determined ?
I looked at the tuition rates CUNY has online for part time students but it doesn't cover my expenses so would I owe the college ? Or since it is technically "two" classes a lab and lecture would it be full time ? My college will not accept my TAP because I am "part time" but I would in class 12 hours a week ?</p>
<p>With only 8 credits you will be a part time student and charged the part time rate.</p>
<p>You do seem to be eligible for tap even as a part time student:
[Part-time</a> TAP Program](<a href=“NYS Higher Education Services Corporation - Part-time TAP”>NYS Higher Education Services Corporation - Part-time TAP)</p>
<p>I know there are limits on Tap though so you will have to check to see if you did not exceed those. You will still be able to take out a loan as a part time student.</p>
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Your status is determined by how many credit hours you’re attempting. NOT how many classes you’re attending.</p>
<p>In a semester system, 12 credit hours is generally considered full time. (it makes no difference how much time you spend in class, it is the credit hours that count).</p>
<p>So if you are taking 8 hours you will be part time. Probably half time as you are less than 9 hours. (as far as I can recall 6-8 hours is half time, 9-11 is 3/4, 12 and over is full. This makes a difference for some aid such as the PELL grant)</p>
<p>My School doesn’t even accept part time Tap =/</p>
<p>Thanks everyone who responded I guess I will just have to take out a loan lol</p>