Requirements for Meeting Academic Eligibility for TAP
(New York State Tuition Assistance Program)

Please Note: You must be registered for at least 12 credits each full term. Grades of 'W" or "I" will not satisfy the course completion requirement. Exceptions may be made in the case of illness or other extenuating circumstances.

Juniors and Seniors

(5 or more payments received)

• Declare major
• Complete at least 12 credits each term
• Earn cumulative GPA and credits of at least:
  • First-term Junior: GPA 2.0, total credits 60
  • Second-term Junior: GPA 2.0, total credits 72
  • First-term Senior: GPA 2.0, total credits 84
  • Second-term Senior: GPA 2.0, total credits 96

Sophomores

(3 or 4 payments received)

• Complete at least 9 credits each term
• Earn cumulative GPA and credits of at least:
  • First term GPA 2.00, total credits 30
  • Second term GPA 2.00, total credits 45

First-year student

(1 or 2 payments received)

• Complete at least 6 credits each term
• Earn cumulative GPA and credits of at least:
  • First term GPA 1.67, total credits 6
  • Second term GPA 1.85, total credits 18