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Aid for Part-Time Study (APTS) Grant 2008-2009


The Aid for Part-time Study (APTS) program is a grant program funded by New York State that provides assistance for eligible part-time students enrolled in approved undergraduate studies. Awards at Monroe Community College range from $100 to $400 per term for part-time enrollment. An APTS award cannot exceed tuition charges.

Filing Deadlines are:
Fall 08                        September 26, 2008
Spring 09                   January 30, 2009

ELIGIBILITY:
To be considered for an APTS award, a student must:

Enroll part-time (3 - 11 credit hours) as matriculated students in approved undergraduate degree program or registered certificate program at Monroe Community College.

Meet the program income limits.
Be a New York State residents and either a United States citizens or a qualifying non-citizens.
Have a tuition charge of at least $100 per year.
Not have used up Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) eligibility.
Maintain good academic standing.
Not be in default on a Federal Family Education Loan.
Have achieved at least a cumulative "C" average after having received the equivalent of two full years of payment of State-sponsored student financial aid.

HOW TO APPLY:
*Students must complete an APTS application and
*Submit it along with a signed copy of their 2007 year NYS Tax Return to the Financial Aid Office.
* Dependent students must also include a copy of their parents’ 2007 year NYS Tax Return.
* APTS Applications are available at the MCC Financial Aid Office and can also be downloaded at https://www.monroecc.edu/depts/finaid/forms.htm.
* Complete the application and return it to the college for processing as soon as possible, as funds are limited.

Ramon L. Rodriguez
Financial Aid
06/17/2008