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CUNY ASAP helps students earn an associate degree within three years by providing financial, academic, and personal support. Benefits include an ASAP advisor, career development support, tuition help for students on financial aid, and more. The program is available at nine CUNY colleges in all five boroughs.
- Other program benefits include free unlimited Metrocard, help with textbook costs, and special registration options
- For students interested in earning a bachelors degree, the program ACE (Accelerate, Complete, Engage) offers the same benefits as ASAP and is available to students at John Jay College of Criminal Justice and Lehman College
Am I eligible?
You may be eligible for ASAP if you answer “yes” to all of the following questions:
- Have you applied and been accepted to a CUNY college that offers ASAP?
- Are you a New York City resident or eligible for in-state tuition?
- Do you agree to enter into a full-time associate degree program (minimum of 12 credits per semester) in an ASAP-approved major?
- Based on CUNY Assessment Test scores, are you skills-proficient in reading, writing, and math? Or, do you have no need for more than two remedial courses in these subjects?
- If you’re a continuing or transfer student, do you have no more than 15 college credits and a minimum GPA of 2.0?
I'm ready to apply
To join ASAP, follow these easy steps:
- Apply to a CUNY college that has ASAP
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) application
- Accept your offer of admission
- Complete all admissions requirements for your college, including the CUNY Assessment Tests if necessary
- Check your college’s ASAP website for information on additional needs and next steps
Note: To join ASAP, students must complete the FAFSA and New York State TAP application each year and accept any federal and state grant aid awarded (Pell, SEOG, TAP).
How can I get help?
- Visit the CUNY ASAP website to learn more about the program
- Drop by the CUNY Welcome Center for help with your CUNY application and to learn more about other CUNY programs:
217 E. 42nd St.
New York, NY 1001
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