St. John's University awards most of its financial assistance to
graduate students based on financial need, as assessed by means of
the federally approved needs analysis known as the Federal
Methodology. The Federal Methodology needs analysis assists
colleges, universities and other agencies in determining a
student's need for financial assistance.
Entering graduate students seeking financial assistance from any
federal or institutional source of funding (including student
loans) are required to submit a copy of the Free Application
for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to the Federal Processing
Center designating St. John’s University, federal institution code
number 002823, as one of the recipients. When the FAFSA is
processed, the student will receive a federal Student Aid Report
(SAR). Visit http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ to
complete the FAFSA. The St. John’s deadline date for filing the
FAFSA for maximum aid consideration is February 1st each
year.
Full-time graduate students who are New York state residents may
also apply for the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP).
TAP on the Web - Electronic
Process
New York residents can apply for both federal and state financial
aid using a single online session. After filling out the FAFSA on
the Web, NYS resident can link to TAP on the Web, which is
pre-filled with their FAFSA data and, if applicable, historical
data from HESC’s system.
Express TAP application (ETA) - Paper
Process
Students initiate the TAP application process by filing a Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
HESC will use FAFSA data to preprint an ETA for any NYS resident
who lists at least one NYS institution on the FAFSA. The preprinted
ETA will include student data from the FAFSA and will provide an
opportunity for the student to change or update the information.
The first NYS institution listed on the FAFSA will be indicated on
the ETA. The estimated NYS net taxable income derived from the
FAFSA will be preprinted on the ETA. If the estimated income
differs from the actual income reported to the NYS Tax Department,
a correction can be made on the ETA. Students must sign the ETA and
return it to HESC and, if required, spouses and parents,. HESC will
process returned ETA forms and then issue award certificates,
denials, or requests for additional information.
For questions regarding TAP please contact New York State at (888)
697-4372 or visit them online at http://www.hesc.com/.
N.Y.S.H.E.S.C.
99 Washington Ave.
Albany, NY 12255