Other Financial Aid
New York State-Academic Requirements
MINIMUM REAL/EQUATED CREDITS COMPLETED FOR A PAYMENT SEMESTER |
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| # of Payment Sought | Number of Completed Credits | Time of Evaluation |
|
First |
0 |
At the beginning of the First payment |
|
Second |
6 |
At the end of the FIRST payment |
|
Third |
6 |
At the end of the SECOND payment |
|
Fourth |
9 |
At the end of the THIRD payment |
|
Fifth |
9 |
At the end of the FOURTH payment |
|
Sixth |
12 |
At the end of the FIFTH payment |
| # of Payments Sought | Minimum Cumulative Credits Earned Through the Last Semester of Attendance | Minimum Cumulative GPA Through Last Semester of Attendance |
|
FIRST |
0 |
0 |
|
SECOND |
0 |
0 |
|
THIRD |
6 |
1.00 |
|
FOURTH |
18 |
1.20 |
|
FIFTH |
31 |
2.00 |
|
SIXTH |
45 |
2.00 |
MINIMUM REAL/EQUATED CREDITS COMPLETED FOR A PAYMENT SEMESTER |
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| # of Payment Sought | Number of Completed Credits | Time of Evaluation |
|
First |
0 |
At the beginning of the First payment |
|
Second |
6 |
At the end of the FIRST payment |
|
Third |
6 |
At the end of the SECOND payment |
|
Fourth |
9 |
At the end of the THIRD payment |
|
Fifth |
9 |
At the end of the FOURTH payment |
|
Sixth |
12 |
At the end of the FIFTH payment |
| # of Payments Sought | Minimum Cumulative Credits Earned Through the Last Semester of Attendance | Minimum Cumulative GPA Through Last Semester of Attendance |
|
FIRST |
0 |
0 |
|
SECOND |
3 |
.5 |
|
THIRD |
9 |
.75 |
|
FOURTH |
18 |
1.30 |
|
FIFTH |
30 |
2.00 |
|
SIXTH |
45 |
2.00 |
MINIMUM REAL/EQUATED CREDITS COMPLETED FOR A PAYMENT SEMESTER |
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| # of Payment Sought | Number of Completed Credits | Time of Evaluation |
|
First |
0 |
At the beginning of the First payment |
|
Second |
6 |
At the end of the FIRST payment |
|
Third |
6 |
At the end of the SECOND payment |
|
Fourth |
9 |
At the end of the THIRD payment |
|
Fifth |
9 |
At the end of the FOURTH payment |
|
Sixth |
12 |
At the end of the FIFTH payment |
| # of Payments Sought | Minimum Cumulative Credits Earned Through the Last Semester of Attendance | Minimum Cumulative GPA Through Last Semester of Attendance |
|
FIRST |
0 |
0 |
|
SECOND |
6 |
1.3 |
|
THIRD |
15 |
1.5 |
|
FOURTH |
27 |
1.80 |
|
FIFTH |
39 |
2.00 |
|
SIXTH |
51 |
2.00 |
The TAP Waiver and Appeals Process
Students can receive a one-time waiver of the good academic standing requirement specified in TAP regulations as of 1981 and amended in 1996. However, the waiver is not automatic. It may only be granted in extraordinary or unusual circumstances beyond the student’s control, and with reasonable expectation that the student will meet future requirements. If a one-time waiver is granted, it becomes part of the student’s NYS financial aid record.
To request a one-time waiver, students must:
- Speak to a TAP Counselor in the Financial Aid Office
- Submit a completed TAP waiver appeal with supporting documentation either online or in person to the Financial Aid Office, Room U-201
Please contact finaid.appeal@kbcc.cuny.edu or visit the Financial Aid Office for the appeal form.
C Average Requirement
Students who have received the equivalent of two or more years of NYS aid must have at least a C average (cumulative GPA of at least 2.0) to maintain state aid eligibility.
If you attended Kingsborough Community College in prior years and have been readmitted, your cumulative GPA will be based on all previous grades at KBCC.
Students who are denied a NYS award payment for failing to achieve the required C average can regain their eligibility by completing appropriate coursework, without state aid, to achieve at least a C average.
Waiver of the C Average Requirement *
The C average requirement may be waived if:
- There is a death of a student's immediate family member
- The student suffers a personal illness or injury or;
- Another extenuating circumstance that caused undue hardship for the student
To request a C Average waiver, students must:
- Speak to a TAP Counselor in the Financial Aid Office
- Submit a completed TAP waiver appeal with supporting documentation either online or in person to the Financial Aid Office, Room U-201
Please contact finaid.appeal@kbcc.cuny.edu or visit the Financial Aid Office for the appeal form.
* Note: The "C" average criteria for Part-time TAP is an eligibility requirement that cannot be waived, by using the "C" average waiver, or the one-time good academic standing waiver.
*TAP Appeal will only be accepted prior to the end of the semester in which the student failed to meet the good academic standing or C Average requirement*