- Admitted student to CUNY SPS
- A high school graduate or recipient of a state-approved equivalency diploma.
- A New York State resident for at least one year before starting the first semester at CUNY SPS.
- Current submitted FAFSA application
- Current submitted NYS TAP application
- Meet the Economic Eligibility Guidelines
|
Household Size
(Including head of household)
|
Total Annual Income |
| 1 |
$27,861 |
| 2 |
$37,814 |
| 3 |
$47,767 |
| 4 |
$57,720 |
| 5 |
$67,673 |
| 6 |
$77,626 |
| 7 |
$87,579 |
| 8 |
$97,532 |
| *For families/households with more than 8 people, add $9,953
per additional family member |
Exceptions for Economic Eligibility Criteria
The student’s household is the recipient of:
- Family Assistance Program Aid
- Safety Net Assistance through the NYS Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance or a county social services department.
- Family day-care payments through the NYS Office of Children & Family Services or a county department of social services
- The student is living with foster parents who provide support for college, and no money is provided from the natural parents.
- The student is a ward of the State or a County.
