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Aid for Part-Time Study (APTS)

WHO MAY APPLY?

New York residents enrolled Part-time in an approved undergraduate degree program (between 3& 11.5 credits).

TYPE OF ASSISTANCE

Grant: The amount of the award is determined by SUNY-DMC based on State allocation of funds.

HOW TO APPLY

Student must file a FAFSA, a SUNY-DMC Financial Aid Application and an APTS Application found in the Financial Aid Office.
APTS provides grants of aid to help pay tuition for undergraduate students studying part-time (i.e., 3-11 credits per semester). To be considered for an award, you must:

  • be a New York State resident;
  • be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident;
  • not have used up TAP or other New York State aid for full-time study;
  • be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program and maintain good academic standing.

The APTS award cannot exceed the actual amount of tuition charged. The maximum award is $1,000 per semester; minimum award is $100. Students who expect to enroll part-time should contact the Office of Financial Aid for an APTS application. Submit your application to the Office, along with a copy of your NYS Income Tax Return or your parents tax returns (if you are a dependant student).