Many questions regarding New York State Financial Aid, including the Excelsior Scholarship Program, TAP/SUNY Tuition Credit, and other New York State scholarships can be answered by visiting hesc.ny.gov.
If you would like to make an appointment to sit down or speak over the phone with a state financial aid representative, please call the Office of Registration and Records at (585) 395-2531, option #2, or email stateaid@brockport.edu and one of our representatives will schedule a time that is most convenient for you!
The Office of Registration and Records is now responsible for processing Excelsior eligibility determinations for continuing students. These requests are related to annual credit requirements and breaks in attendance that may affect your eligibility to receive the Excelsior scholarship. Please fill out the Excelsior Eligibility Determination Form to confirm that your circumstances and documentation qualify for one of the allowable circumstances determined by HESC and to submit your request.’
TAP and SUNY Tuition Credit are both determined using the TAP application, so once you complete the application, you will be considered for both awards.
Yes you can! New York State oversees the Part-Time TAP program, which can be awarded to students if you are enrolled for at least six but less than 12 credits. You are automatically considered for Part-Time TAP eligibility once you complete the TAP application.
The initial process of basic approval/denial takes approximately three days, based on HESC’s timeline for processing. Following the initial approval, there is the income verification process. Once this is complete, awards are finalized. You will be contacted with progress via the email address associated with your HESC account, so keep an eye on your email for any updates from HESC. You will also be contacted via this email if HESC needs additional information to process your application.
Information regarding this assistance program can be found under the TAP/SUNY Tuition Credit tab or by visiting the New York State HESC website. New York State associates are available via email stateaid@brockport.edu or by phone (585) 395-2531.