CUNY Community College Support Programs

CUNY Community Colleges

Whether you’re looking for financial aid or academic support, there are plenty of ways to maximize your CUNY community college experience. CUNY offer incredible opportunities to help students succeed in school. From transferring to degree support, CUNY provides resources to help keep education affordable and accessible. Check out the resources below:

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Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP) is a support program at CUNY designed to help students succeed academically, financially, and personally. You must be a current student or applying to one of the CUNY colleges that offer ASAP in order to apply for the program.

Financial Resources:

Tuition and fee gap scholarships for students with financial aid gaps
Textbook stipends
Unlimited-ride New York City Transit OMNY Cards

Direct Support Services:

Personalized academic advisement
Tutoring services
Career development support
Early engagement initiatives to build a connected student community

To learn more about ASAP, click here!

CUNY’s College Discovery (CD) Program is a two-year opportunity program offered at six community colleges. CD supports students to develop essential skills for academic success and personal growth. Participants are provided with financial assistance, personalized academic guidance, and counseling services. Students must indicate interest in the program on their CUNY application when applying to their selected college.

Benefits:

Tuition assistance
Access to academic support, tutoring, and workshops designed to enhance academic performance
Personalized counseling throughout their college journey.
A clear path for students to move from an associate’s degree to a bachelor’s degree, preparing them for future success.

Eligibility:

Legal resident of New York City for at least one year prior to entering college
High school graduate or recipient of a state-approved equivalency diploma
Have a college admissions average of less than 80
A first-year student; and
Have a gross family income that meets the New York State guidelines.

Learn more about CD here!

Articulation (Transfer) Agreement is a formal partnership between colleges that outlines which courses or programs will seamlessly transfer to another institution. Every CUNY Community College has transfer agreements with other schools to help make your academic journey smoother. If you are interested in exploring transfer agreements at your institution, see listed colleges below:

Participating CUNY Colleges:

Discover more information about transfer agreements on CUNY’s website.

Second Chance and New Start programs give students with low GPAs an opportunity to reignite their academic goals, gain the confidence to improve your grades, and unlock new career opportunities. Life can throw unexpected challenges your way, but it’s never too late to take the steps to finish what you started. Below are the two CUNY community colleges that offer these program:

Second Chance Program at Borough of Manhattan Community College
New Start Program at Kingsborough Community College