Pell grants are federal grants which never need repayment and are the single largest grant source of aid to Genesee students. The size of your grant will be based on family income and assets.
| Eligibility: | enrolled, taking at least 3 credits, U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen, good academic standing, based on estimated family contribution |
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| Amount: | ranges from $400 to $3,000 annually |
| Repayment: | none |
| How to apply: | File your FAFSA by March 1; applications are available online at
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov, at
our financial aid office, or your high school guidance office. PELL: 800-433-3243 |
Another very popular program among Genesee students, NY's Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) also provides grants that never need repayment. If you're a New York State resident, a TAP Express application will be mailed to you after you complete a FAFSA.
| Eligibility: | full-time, enrolled, U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen, good academic standing, fall within income limits, New York state resident |
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| Amount: | ranges between $100 and 100% of Genesee tuition, depending on family income |
| Repayment: | none |
| How to apply: | File your FAFSA by March 1; applications are available online at
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov, at
our financial aid office, or your high school guidance office. File TAP Express Application (ETA) no later than May 1. TAP : 888-697-4372 |
APTS is a grant available to part-time students taking at least 3 credit hours.
| Eligibility: | 3-11 credits per semester, U.S. citizen and New York state resident, good academic standing. |
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| Amount: | varies |
| Repayment: | none |
| How to apply: | Download an APTS application |