Information Guides
View, download, and print these information guides on a variety of financial aid topics:
Using CUNYfirst
Financial Aid Certification Tracking System (FACTS) for New York State Aid (TAP, APTS, Excelsior)
New York State TAP Eligibility
How to Apply for New York State TAP Directly Through HESC After Filing the FAFSA
- The TAP Application Direct Access Guide (pdf) should be used only by students who missed the link to the TAP application when filing the FAFSA. The first step to completing a TAP application is to first file the FAFSA.