College Grants
A limited number of College grants are available. The index
of need is calculated by subtracting from the cost of education
the imputed student/spouse/parent contributions and any College
scholarships awarded.
State Grants
Financial assistance based on family income is provided to
students who are legal residents of New York, Vermont and certain
other states. Eligible students must apply for these awards before
accepting other financial aid and submit a copy of the award notice
to the CVM Financial Aid Office immediately on receipt.
Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) and Summer Course Program
During the academic year, the maximum TAP award to a New York
State graduate/professional student is $550. Summer-term TAP awards
are prorated for the length of term, and therefore may be less
than a full semester award. If summer enrollment in another curriculum
does not require TAP application, it is usually prudent to reserve
the six graduate semesters of TAP eligibility for academic-year
award periods. Preprinted applications are mailed directly to
New York State resident students who list a New York State school
on their FAFSA application. Questions about eligibility should
be directed to the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation,
TAP, 99 Washington Avenue, Albany, New York 12255 or call 1-888-NYSHESC.
The College of Veterinary Medicine's school code is 5665.
Regents Professional Opportunity Scholarship
Students who have been legal residents of New York State for
one year prior to application, who are economically disadvantaged,
and who are members of certain minority groups (Black, Hispanic,
Native American, Alaskan Native) may be eligible for support from
the Regents Professional Opportunity Scholarship Program (RPOS).
There is a service agreement which requires that the recipient
practice in New York State for one year for each academic year
of support. Awards range from $1,000 to $5,000 per year. Applications
should be requested in November or December from the New York
State Higher Education Services Corporation (NYSHESC), 99 Washington
Avenue, Albany, NY 12255. Applicants must also file a TAP application.
Awards are conditional on funding by the State legislature.
Outside Resources
Additional resources identified at any time after submitting
the financial aid application(s) must be promptly reported to
the Financial Aid Office. If an offer of financial aid has already
been made, it will be reviewed and adjusted as necessary to ensure
that total resources do not exceed calculated need. Receipt of
outside scholarships or loans will first cause any unsubsidized
loans in the student's package to be reduced, then campus-based
loans would be reduced by any remaining over award amount.
