Non Public Schools

Administers the New York State Loan Programs: NYSTL (Textbooks), NYSSL (Computer Software) and NYSLIB (Library) and Instructional Computer Hardware and Technology Equipment Aid for eligible NYC students enrolled in participating Non Public Schools in New York City.

  • Implements guidelines and ordering procedures in accordance with the NYS Education Laws.
  • Provides customer service support for Non Public School purchasing issues.
  • Conducts instructional workshops and provides training and guidance for use of the FAMIS Portal (DOE Web-based Purchasing application).
All schools wishing to participate in our New York State loan programs will be responsible for checking this site for updates and pertinent information. Please bookmark this website URL address. There will be no paper mailings.

    What’s New

    February 12, 2013
    Requests for Employment Certificates

    Requests for Employment Certificates (working papers) will be accepted from February 25th through March 20th, 2013. Please place your request by submitting the Request for Employment Certificate Form. Employment Certificates will be delivered by May 2013. Note that this is the final ordering period for the 2012-2013 school year (SY).

    New York State Loan Program Deadlines (SY 2012-2013)
    The table below lists deadlines associated with all four New York State loan programs: NYSTL, NYSSL, NYSLIB, and NYSCH.
      
     Deadline Activity 
     March 1, 2013  Submit the following documents to the DOE's Non-public Schools (NPS) Unit:
    (In order for your school to participate in any of the four New York State loan programs next school year, these forms are required.)
     March 7, 2013  If desired, transfer funds between the four New York State loan programs via FAMIS

    (Most programs allow schools to use funds interchangeably.)
     March 20, 2013  Submit all New York State loan program orders via FAMIS *

    * We strongly suggest that you place your orders in advance of the deadline. An earlier submission will allow NPS staff to help you resolve any issues you encounter during the ordering process prior to the ordering deadline.

    Allocation Levels by Program:
     

     Program  Allocation Per Student 
     New York State Computer Hardware
     (NYSCH)    		  $12.00
     New York State Textbook Law
     (NYSTL)    		  $58.25
     New York State Software Law
     (NYSSL)    		  $14.98
     New York State Library
     (NYSLIB)    		  $6.25

    NYSCH, NYSSL, and NYSLIB: Allocation levels are based upon the number of eligible students (K-12) who were attending your NYC school last year, prior to November 1, 2011. Your school provided this information in the 2011-2012 LREC and BEDS data forms.

    NYSTL: Allocation level is based upon the total number of eligible students (K-12) who legally resided within New York City prior to November 1, 2012.

    More Information:

    Detailed guidelines and ordering instructions are available in the NPS Memoranda section of our Web site.

    Key Reminders:
    • Each year, four unique “activity codes” are created in the FAMIS system for each school. These codes are specific to particular commodity groups/loan programs and must be accurately selected when placing your FY13 orders. These codes help ensure that your purchases are properly accounted for.
    • Recent changes in New York State education law allow NYSTL, NYSSL and NYSCH funds to be used interchangeably. Schools wishing to participate may do so by signing into the FAMIS Portal and following the guidelines.
    • When submitting your purchase orders, please indicate your school address as reported in your BEDS data form. All instructional materials and equipment purchased for loan are to be delivered ONLY to your school at the address of record and must be kept on site in a secure manner.
    • All school address changes must be reported immediately to our office – the NPS Unit – to ensure that our records are accurate. Change of address notices must be printed onto school letterhead.