Frequently Asked Questions 4
We have been closely monitoring the BCC app and have compiled students’ most commonly asked questions. From Admissions, Registration, Financial Aid/Bursar’s Office, Advisement, Academics, Advisement, and Student Life to the most Helpful Resources, here’s what you need to know.
TAP (8)
Remedial courses may be counted towards either full-time or part time enrollment for TAP purposes. However, to qualify for TAP, you must always be registered for a certain number of degree credit courses.
If you repeat a course that you previously passed, you may not count the repeated course towards full-time enrollment for TAP purposes. This means that in order to receive TAP in a semester where you may be repeating a course you passed previously that you have, in addition to the repeated course, at least 12 credits or equated credits of non-repeated courses. If you repeat a course that you previously failed, you may include that course towards full-time enrollment for TAP purposes.
For an associate degree you may receive TAP for up to 6 semesters. You will be limited to 6 semesters of TAP even if you change majors or transfer to another community college. When you enroll in a 4 year college program at a senior college, you will become eligible for an additional 2 full-time semesters of TAP bringing your undergraduate total to 8 semesters. If you are enrolled in a special program you may receive up to 8 semesters in an Associate Degree program (College Discovery) and 10 semesters in a bachelor degree program (SEEK).
When you have completed the FAFSA online, you may then apply for TAP or if you are not applying for FAFSA you may apply for TAP at www.hesc.ny.gov.
The amount of TAP you receive depends on your family income, the number of family members attending college full-time, the number of semesters you have received TAP, and the size of the annual appropriation for the program. Maximum TAP awards can be equal to but not greater than the full tuition charge at the college. State budgetary restrictions can further limit TAP awards to a portion of your tuition.
It never hurts to apply and let New York State decide whether you are eligible for a TAP grant. The application is easy and you just might qualify. Many students who are not eligible for Pell Grants still qualify for TAP.
Yes, you must reapply for TAP every year in addition to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Yes. You never know if your plans will change and having the TAP application on file will speed up the process if you decide to attend college in New York State.n
Helpful Resources
| Resources | Location | Phone Ext (718-289-****) |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Advising (General) | Nichols Hall, 407 |  |
5401 |
| Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP) | Nichols Hall, 411 | |
3546 |
| Admissions | Loew Hall, 224 | |
5895 |
| Athletics | Alumni Gym | |
5338 |
| Books: New/Used/ Rental | Online | |
800-887-6459 |
| Bursar (pay for classes) | Colston Hall, Main level | |
5617/5618 |
| Career Development | Sage Hall, 201 | |
5177 |
| College Discovery | Loew Hall 400 | |
5882 |
| College Work Study | Colston Hall, 504 | |
5700 |
| Counseling and Resources for Emergency Support (C.A.R.E.S) | Loew Hall 419 or 430 | |
5179/5223 |
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| CUNY EDGE | Loew Hall, 106A | |
5849 |
| Disability Services | Loew Hall, 211 | |
5874 |
| Early Childcare Center | Children’s Center, 219 | |
5461/3512 |
| Financial Aid | Colston Hall, 504 | |
5700 |
| First Year Program | Nichols Hall, 105 | |
5120 |
| Food Pantry | Loew Hall, 419 | |
5179 |
| Health Services (Immunizations & Minor injury Treatment) | Loew Hall, 101 | |
5858 |
| Judicial Affairs (College Code of Conduct) | Loew Hall, 416 | |
5630 |
| Leadership Clubs & Organizations | Roscoe Brown Student Center, 309 | |
5194 |
| LGBTQI+ Resource Room | Roscoe Brown Student Center, 312 | |
5903 |
| Library & Computers | North Hall & Library | |
5439 |
| Male Empowerment Network | Roscoe Brown Student Center, 101-103 | |
5713 |
| Public Safety/ Emergencies | Loew 511 | |
5923 /5911 |
| Registrar (Verification of enrollment, | Colston Hall, 513 | |
5710 |
| E-permit, Residency and Transcripts) | |||
| Shuttle Bus | Departs from Meister every 20- 30 minutes | 5311 | |
| Student Success | Loew Hall, 201 | |
5278 |
| Technology Service Center | Roscoe Brown Student Center, 308 | |
5970 |
| Tutoring/Learning Commons | Meister Hall, SB 003 | |
929-314-3731 |
| Veteran and Military Resources | Loew Hall, 326 |  |
5447 |
| Womxn Up! | Roscoe Brown Student Center, 203B | |
5266 |
| Writing Center & Computer Lab | Sage Hall, 100 | |
5279 |
TAP (8)
Category:
Remedial courses may be counted towards either full-time or part time enrollment for TAP purposes. However, to qualify for TAP, you must always be registered for a certain number of degree credit courses.
Category:
If you repeat a course that you previously passed, you may not count the repeated course towards full-time enrollment for TAP purposes. This means that in order to receive TAP in a semester where you may be repeating a course you passed previously that you have, in addition to the repeated course, at least 12 credits or equated credits of non-repeated courses. If you repeat a course that you previously failed, you may include that course towards full-time enrollment for TAP purposes.
Category:
For an associate degree you may receive TAP for up to 6 semesters. You will be limited to 6 semesters of TAP even if you change majors or transfer to another community college. When you enroll in a 4 year college program at a senior college, you will become eligible for an additional 2 full-time semesters of TAP bringing your undergraduate total to 8 semesters. If you are enrolled in a special program you may receive up to 8 semesters in an Associate Degree program (College Discovery) and 10 semesters in a bachelor degree program (SEEK).
Category:
When you have completed the FAFSA online, you may then apply for TAP or if you are not applying for FAFSA you may apply for TAP at www.hesc.ny.gov.
Category:
The amount of TAP you receive depends on your family income, the number of family members attending college full-time, the number of semesters you have received TAP, and the size of the annual appropriation for the program. Maximum TAP awards can be equal to but not greater than the full tuition charge at the college. State budgetary restrictions can further limit TAP awards to a portion of your tuition.
Category:
It never hurts to apply and let New York State decide whether you are eligible for a TAP grant. The application is easy and you just might qualify. Many students who are not eligible for Pell Grants still qualify for TAP.
Category:
Yes, you must reapply for TAP every year in addition to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Category:
Yes. You never know if your plans will change and having the TAP application on file will speed up the process if you decide to attend college in New York State.n
TAP (8)
Remedial courses may be counted towards either full-time or part time enrollment for TAP purposes. However, to qualify for TAP, you must always be registered for a certain number of degree credit courses.
If you repeat a course that you previously passed, you may not count the repeated course towards full-time enrollment for TAP purposes. This means that in order to receive TAP in a semester where you may be repeating a course you passed previously that you have, in addition to the repeated course, at least 12 credits or equated credits of non-repeated courses. If you repeat a course that you previously failed, you may include that course towards full-time enrollment for TAP purposes.
For an associate degree you may receive TAP for up to 6 semesters. You will be limited to 6 semesters of TAP even if you change majors or transfer to another community college. When you enroll in a 4 year college program at a senior college, you will become eligible for an additional 2 full-time semesters of TAP bringing your undergraduate total to 8 semesters. If you are enrolled in a special program you may receive up to 8 semesters in an Associate Degree program (College Discovery) and 10 semesters in a bachelor degree program (SEEK).
When you have completed the FAFSA online, you may then apply for TAP or if you are not applying for FAFSA you may apply for TAP at www.hesc.ny.gov.
The amount of TAP you receive depends on your family income, the number of family members attending college full-time, the number of semesters you have received TAP, and the size of the annual appropriation for the program. Maximum TAP awards can be equal to but not greater than the full tuition charge at the college. State budgetary restrictions can further limit TAP awards to a portion of your tuition.
It never hurts to apply and let New York State decide whether you are eligible for a TAP grant. The application is easy and you just might qualify. Many students who are not eligible for Pell Grants still qualify for TAP.
Yes, you must reapply for TAP every year in addition to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Yes. You never know if your plans will change and having the TAP application on file will speed up the process if you decide to attend college in New York State.n
