The Aid for Part-Time Study (APTS) program provides grant assistance for eligible part-time students enrolled in approved undergraduate studies.

INCOME LIMITS

Eligibility for an APTS award is based on New York State net taxable income from the preceding calendar year.

• If students were eligible to be claimed as dependents by their parents, family New York State NET taxable income can be as much as $50,550 to qualify for an award. Family income includes student's AND parents' income.
  
• If students were not eligible to be claimed by their parents as tax dependents, their New York State NET taxable income (including spouse's income) can be as much as $34,250 to qualify for an award. Spouse's income must be included if they were married on or before December 31 of the previous calendar year.
  
• If students were not eligible to be claimed by their parents but were eligible to claim tax dependents other than self and/or spouse, New York State NET taxable income (including spouse's income) can be as much as $50,550 to qualify for an award. Spouse's income must be included if they were married on or before December 31 of the previous calendar year.

AWARD AMOUNTS

APTS awards at CUNY are made in the following amounts:

• If students were eligible to be claimed as tax dependents by their parents and family New York State Net Taxable Income is up to $25,000, the APTS award amount is $45 for each equated credit of tuition that is charged.
• If students were eligible to be claimed as tax dependents by their parents and family New York State Net Taxable Income is $25,001 to $50,550, the APTS award amount is $20 for each equated credit of tuition that is charged.
• If students were not eligible to be claimed by their parents as tax dependents and their New York State Net Taxable Income (including spouse's income) is up to $10,000, the APTS award is $45 for each equated credit of tuition that is charged.
• If students were not eligible to be claimed by their parents as tax dependents and their New York State Net Taxable Income (including spouse's income) is $10,000 to $34,250, the APTS award is $20 for each equated credit of tuition that is charged.
• If students were not eligible to be claimed by their parents but were eligible to claim tax dependents other than self and/or spouse and New York State Net Taxable Income is up to $25,000, the APTS award amount is $45 for each equated credit of tuition that is charged.
• If students were not eligible to be claimed by their parents but were eligible to claim tax dependents other than self and/or spouse and New York State Net Taxable Income is $25,001 to $50,550, the APTS award amount is $20 for each equated credit of tuition that is charged.

STUDY REQUIREMENTS

To be considered a part-time student for this program, you must be enrolled at a CUNY college for at least 6, but no more than 12 hours per semester.

AWARD ELIGIBLITY

To be considered for APTS awards, students must:

• Enroll part-time as matriculated students in approved undergraduate degree programs or registered certificate programs at degree-granting institutions in New York State
• Meet the program income limits
• Be a New York State resident and either United States citizen or qualifying non-citizen
• Have a tuition charge of at least $100 per year
• Not have used up TAP eligibility and have a TAP segment on file
• Maintain good academic standing
• Not be in default on a Federal Family Education Loan
• Have achieved at least a cumulative "C" average or better after having received the equivalent of 2 full years of payment of State-sponsored student financial  aid

SELECTION FOR AN APTS AWARD

The New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) distributes APTS funds to participating colleges in New York State. College financial aid administrators will select award recipients from the list of eligible students. Colleges decide who to award APTS funds to based on the funds they have available and students' needs. There are no APTS awards for summer study.

HOW DO I APPLY?

Submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and be sure you have included a CUNY college in Section 6. The CUNY University Application Processing Center (UAPC) will mail you a pre-printed CUNY TAP/APTS application, based on your FAFSA. Complete the CUNY TAP/APTS application and obtain all appropriate signatures. Follow the instructions provided on the application, and return the completed form to the UAPC in the return envelope provided.

WHAT DETERMINES THE AMOUNT OF THE AWARD?

• Academic year in which first payment of TAP or any State award is received
• Type of post-secondary institution and the tuition charged
• Combined family New York Net Taxable Income
• Financial status (dependent or independent)
• Other family members enrolled in college

NOTE: Amounts per credit are subject to change.