The New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) administers both state and federally funded student financial aid programs for undergraduate students. Some programs are administered solely by HESC, while others are administered jointly with other state agencies. A complete chart of programs for which New School students may be eligible follows.

New York State Residency Information
The New York State grant programs are intended to cover the tuition costs at New York colleges and schools. To be eligible for TAP, you must be a New York State resident for 12 consecutive months before the term for which assistance is sought and attend an eligible school or college located in New York State. Residing in New York State for the sole purpose of attending college does not constitute proof of residency.  TAP applicants who are required to submit proof of New York State residency should submit a copy of your New York State Driver's License or New York State Non-Driver Photo ID Card issued in August 2010 or earlier to The New School Financial Aid Office at 72 Fifth Avenue, Lower Level, New York, NY 10011, or by email to sfs@newschool.edu.

Ability to Benefit Information
The successful passage of an Ability to Benefit test is a New York State requirement for Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) eligibility only for students who are New York State residents who did not attend high school within the United States or its territories. Taking an Ability to Benefit test is not a requirement for admission. The New School does not host or administer Ability to Benefit Tests.

TAP applicants who are required to submit proof of Ability to Benefit should contact one of the agencies listed below to arrange for the test. TAP applicants can submit proof of Ability to Benefit to The New School Registrar's Office at 72 Fifth Avenue, Lower Level, New York, NY 10011, or by email to registrar@newschool.edu.  Please note that proof of Ability to Benefit must be submitted no later than the end of the add/drop period for the semester in which you are seeking a New York State grant award.

To determine if you are required to submit proof of New York State Residency or Ability to Benefit log on to my.newschool.edu using your New School Net ID and password and 

• Select "Access your financial aid information"
• Select Financial Aid File Status, Requirements, Holds, and Cost of Attendance.
• Select "Student Requirements" and view both satisfied and outstanding requirements.