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HCCC > Admissions > Financial Aid > How to Apply for Financial Aid 

How to Apply for Financial Aid

HCCC Financial Aid School Codes

FAFSA

004788

TAP

2254

How to Apply

1. Apply for Free Application for Federal Aid (FAFSA)

  • Filing is as easy as 1-2-3
    • If the student or custodial parent (if applicable) have lost or forgotten their Federal Student Aid Pin, you may request a duplicate at: www.pin.ed.gov
    • Complete 2007 tax returns for both the student and the custodial parent(s).
    • File your FAFSA online at: www.fafsa.ed.gov

2. Apply for NYS TAP award

  • From the confirmation page of the online FAFSA application, select the link “File your TAP Application Now.” Complete and submit the application. (Your FAFSA pin will act as your signature)
  • If you did not file your TAP application at the time you filed your FAFSA online, you will receive an email or post card referring you to the TAP on The Web Application. Go to the link provided and create a TAP User ID and PIN. Complete and submit the application. (Parents are not required to establish a TAP User ID and PIN)
  • An Express TAP Application (ETA) will be mailed to you if you have not filed your TAP application online and you have a valid EFC from your FAFSA application. Review the information on the ETA, change any incorrect items, complete any missing items, then sign and mail the form using the return envelope.
  • Once your application has been processed you will receive a TAP/State Scholarship Award Notice. If additional information is needed to process your TAP award, you will receive a Request for Information Form from Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC). Be sure to respond to this request as soon as possible.

3. Award Notification

  • Once your application has been processed, the HCCC Financial Aid office will mail you an Award Letter, detailing your aid eligibility.  All award offers must be accepted or declined by the appropriate deadline.
  • To accept or decline award offers electronically, students can access their award information on Student Online Services, www.herkimer.edu/sos/index.htm .