New York State Expands Part-Time Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) Access and Reports Nearly $1 Billion in Student Aid

New York's Higher Education Services Corporation has announced an expansion of its part-time Tuition Assistance Program (TAP), consolidating options and lowering the minimum course load from six to three credits. This change aims to widen access for students taking fewer classes. The agency's annual report also revealed that nearly $1 billion in aid was provided to approximately 300,000 students during the 2025-26 academic year.