1. How to Avoid TAP Audits

2. Evaluating Student Eligibility
HESC first
Schools confirm eligibility (certification)
Access to student
Access to records
Avoid audit disallowances
Know your students
Trust but verify - document student statuses
Maintain student records (7 years)
Maintain school records supporting program approval

3. Student Eligibility Criteria
HESC
Citizenship
New York State residency
Income eligibility
Financial independence
Not in default on a state or federal student loan
HESC
Citizenship
New York State residency
Income eligibility
Financial independence
Not in default on a state or federal student loan

4. Certification Components
When?
HESC processes no earlier than 14 days after term start date
60 days from the roster date or 30 days from end of term, whichever is later
Other benefits
Enrollment status – “FT”
Academic waiver – GAS Waiver Only
5 year program?

5. Contact Information
Barbara Hochberg