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Instructions for Preparing an

Application for Aid for Part-Time Study

WHAT IS APTS? The AID FOR PART-TIME STUDY program is a grant program financed by New York State in

conjunction with participating educational institutions throughout the state. The program provides up to $2,000 per year

to help part-time undergraduate students meet their educational expenses.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR APTS? To be considered for an award, a student must:

be working toward an undergraduate degree or enrolled in a registered certificate program as a part-time student

enrolled for 3 but fewer than 12 semester hours per semester (or 4 but fewer than 8 semester hours per trimester)

maintain good academic standing including having achieved at least a cumulative "C" average after having received

the equivalent of two full years of payment of state-sponsored student financial aid

be a resident of New York State

. .

be either a U.S. citizen, permanent resident alien, or refugee

meet the income limits (see below)

not have used up Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) eligibility

have a tuition charge of at least $100 per year

not be in default of a Federal Family Education Loan

NOTE:

In addition to the above, students who received a state-sponsored award for the first time in the 1996-97

academic year and thereafter must be a high school graduate, or receive the equivalent of a high school

certificate, or receive a passing grade on a federally approved examination.

WHAT ARE THE INCOME LIMITS? Income means the net taxable income as taken from the New York State income tax

return.

If you were claimed as a tax dependent by your parents, family income (i.e., net taxable income of student and

parents) cannot exceed $50,550.

If you were not eligible to be claimed as a tax dependent by your parents, income (i.e., net taxable income of student

and/or spouse, if married as of December 31st) cannot exceed $34,250.

If you were not eligible to be claimed as a tax dependent by your parents but you were eligible to claim dependents

of your own other than yourself and/or your spouse, income (i.e., net taxable income of student and spouse) cannot

exceed $50,550.

HOW DOES A STUDENT APPLY FOR AID FOR PART-TIME STUDY? Complete the application using these

instructions. Mail or bring the completed application to your school's financial aid office. Do not return the

application to Higher Education Services Corp. This will delay consideration of your application.

Read the instructions before making any entries. If you need further help, or if you need clarification of a particular issue,

contact your Financial Aid Officer.

1-4. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER, DATE OF BIRTH, NAME, ADDRESS. Enter all the information requested.

NEW YORK STATE RESIDENT.

Check YES if any of the following apply to you...

- you now reside in New York State AND will be an undergraduate AND you lived in New York State for the

last 2 terms of high school, or

- you were a legal resident when you entered military service, Vista or Peace Corps AND have reestablished

New York State residency within 6 months after release from such service, or

- you have resided in New York State for at least 12 months immediately preceding the first term for which

you are seeking aid AND have established domicile (permanent residence) in New York State.

Check NO if...

- you are financially dependent on your parents and neither of them is a New York State resident, or

your parents are separated or divorced and the parent with whom you are living is not a New York State

resident, or

you reside in New York State for the sole purpose of attending college, or

- none of the above conditions apply to you.

UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP OR ALTERNATE REQUIREMENTS. Check the box that applies to you. You must

check one of the three boxes. Proof of your status may be required.

HE8083 (Rev. 02/2003)

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