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Please use this page as a guide to joining ASAP at Borough of Manhattan (including CUNY in The Heights), Bronx, Hostos, Kingsborough, LaGuardia, and Queensborough Community Colleges; Medgar Evers College; College of Staten Island; and New York City College of Technology, and ACE at John Jay and Lehman College.

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New for Fall 2021

CUNY ASAP and Math Start are coming to Washington Heights!
Visit our CUNY in The Heights page to learn more about this exciting new offering.

Steps to Join

Step 1:

Be a current CUNY student or Apply to a CUNY college that offers ASAP or ACE.

Step 2:

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) application each year.*

Step 3:

Accept your offer of admission and complete all college admissions requirements.

Step 4:

Attend an Info Session/Orientation where you can join. Contact a recruiter on your campus for details.

*All CUNY ASAP and ACE students (US Citizens and Permanent Residents) must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) application each year, and accept any federal and state grant aid awarded (Pell, SEOG, TAP). Students not receiving financial aid but otherwise eligible may join but may not receive a tuition and fee gap scholarship.

Not eligible to file for Financial aid? No problem! You can still join and receive all program benefits except for the tuition and fee gap scholarship. Students must notify the recruitment team for further instructions. In addition, the New York State Dream Act helps students receive state aid, including TAP, Excelsior, and other state-administered scholarships. Visit www.hesc.ny.gov/dream for eligibility and to apply.

Visit the CUNY FAFSA guide and financial aid page to learn more.

CUNY ASAP | ACE Benefits

Benefits you receive as a CUNY ASAP | ACE student include:

	A free unlimited MetroCard
	Textbook assistance to reduce (or eliminate) the cost of textbooks
	A scholarship covering tuition and mandatory fees for any gap left after applying your financial aid award (for students in receipt of financial aid)
	A dedicated advisor to guide your progress from entry to graduation
	Special registration options that help you get the classes you need that also fit your schedule
	Opportunities to take classes with fellow ASAP/ACE students to foster community and build your network
	Build NACE career development competencies with our Career Specialists and academic support services

Is there a catch?

There is no catch! In exchange for ALL these resources, you will need to:

Enroll full time each semester and maintain good academic standing
Enroll immediately and continuously in any developmental supports
Meet regularly with your advisor, career specialist, and tutors, and attend any required enrichment activities
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) application each year to remain eligible**
Watch our Financial Aid 101 video below to learn more about how to navigate the financial aid application process.

**Students under the New York State Dream Act may be eligible to receive state aid, including TAP, Excelsior, and other state-administered scholarships. Visit www.hesc.ny.gov/dream for eligibility and to apply.

Are/were you in foster care?

Receive additional benefits, such as:

Tuition and fee gap scholarship (Admissions, CUNY Start, and Math Start)
Intersession tuition assistance (Free summer and winter courses)
Full coverage of MetroCards (Replacement MetroCards)
Full coverage of all textbooks and more. Tap to learn more. >>>

ASAP | ACE provides additional benefits to students with foster care involvement. Speak with your program recruiter or academic advisor to Learn More.

If you are a student who is interested in joining or if you would like to refer a student, please complete the online Student Referral Form. A team member will contact you (student and/or agency representative) for a follow-up.

Additional Academic Support Resources

CUNY offers several academic and other support programs to help students realize their potential – at CUNY and beyond. Learn about partner programs like CLIP, Math Start, and CUNY Start, which help students with deep developmental needs to meet CUNY proficiency milestones.

CUNY Language Immersion Program (CLIP)

CUNY Language Immersion Program (CLIP) is an intensive, low-cost ESL program for students who have been accepted to any CUNY college and informed that they are not English proficient.

CUNY Start

CUNY Start helps students address their developmental English and math needs while preparing to meet CUNY’s proficiency milestones and be successful in credit-bearing courses.

Math Start

Math Start is CUNY Start’s 8-week math intensive that prepares students for success in college by fostering their full math potential.

Am I CUNY ASAP ready? Check!

CUNY ASAP colleges Borough of Manhattan Community College, Bronx Community College, College of Staten Island, Hostos Community College, Kingsborough Community College, LaGuardia Community College, Medgar Evers College, New York City College of Technology and Queensborough Community College.

Be a current or newly accepted student at a participating CUNY college

Be skills proficient in English (Reading/Writing) and Math OR require no more than two semesters of developmental support based on the CUNY Proficiency Score Index.*

Agree to enter into a full-time associate degree program in an approved major

Be an NYC and NYS resident to receive CUNY’s tuition rate discount.

(as per the CUNY tuition and fee manual)

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) application**

Current or transfer students should have no more than 30 college credits and a minimum GPA of 2.0 to join in Fall 2021

*High school graduates, HSE recipients, and transfer students will receive a Proficiency index, which will help the colleges determine their proficiency. Each ASAP college program determines acceptable developmental supports for their program eligibility, including available co-requisite courses.
Check out programs like CUNY Start and Math Start to eliminate or reduce developmental course needs.