TAP Coach - High School Diploma

To be eligible for State student financial assistance, Education Law section 661(4) states that a student first receiving aid in academic year 1996-97 to 2006-2007 must have a certificate of graduation from a school providing secondary education, or the recognized equivalent of such certificate, or receive a passing score on an approved ability-to-benefit test. For students first receiving aid in academic year 2006-07 and thereafter, the certificate of graduation must be from a recognized school providing secondary education within the United States.

To be acceptable, the certificate of graduation or high school diploma must be from a secondary school that is recognized, authorized or approved by the state educational entity having jurisdiction. A student who has graduated from an out-of-state secondary school that is not recognized or authorized by the state where the school is located must choose one of the other options for establishing eligibility for financial aid.

In New York State, only public high schools and registered nonpublic schools are permitted by Education Law to issue high school diplomas. Students who have completed their education at a nonpublic school that has elected not to register with the State Education Department must choose one of the other options for establishing their eligibility for student aid.

Note: Also acceptable for financial aid purposes is record of a prior degree earned by a student.

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