Financial Aid
The New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) Application will open on or before November 1, 2024, for the 2025-26 academic year. Students do not need to wait for the FAFSA release to apply for TAP.
Students who will be attending college in the Fall of 2025 can jump-start the NYS financial aid process by visiting NYS - TAP for more information or completing the application on or before November 1st.
If you're completing forms for college, here is a link to the FAFSA application. If you do not plan on attending any type of college, please remember to complete your Dream Waiver and drop it off to Guidance.
DCC Financial Aid Presentation
Please feel free to view the PowerPoint presentation for future reference. If you have any questions, please reach out to us or contact the Office of Student Financial Services at DCC: 845-431-8060 financialservices@sunydutchess.edu