ADVANCING SUCCESS IN ASSOCIATE PATHWAYS (ASAP)

Eligibility

• Enrolled full-time (minimum of 12 credits per semester) and matriculated in one of the following programs:
  • Business
  • Creative/Professional Writing
  • Criminal Justice
  • Culinary Arts
  • Studio Art
  • Early Childhood
  • Environmental Studies
  • Event & Tourism Management
  • Health Sciences A.S. **
  • Human Services
  • Liberal Arts **
  • Media Arts
  • Music
• ** Students in Health Sciences A.S. or Health Care Careers concentration may require additional review to determine eligibility
• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) application annually
  NOTE: Students from mixed-status families are now eligible to apply for NYS financial aid without completing the FAFSA at https://www.hesc.ny.gov/altpath. Students may also reach out to ASAP|ACE staff to learn more about their options to apply for NYS aid.
• Student must receive at least $1 of federal Pell or NYS grant aid (TAP or Excelsior)
• Have fewer than 21 college credits, not including credits earned when concurrently enrolled in high school
• Be proficient in Math and/or English or require no more than two developmental supports
• Enroll immediately and continuously in any developmental supports
• Be eligible for in-state tuition.

Program Benefits

• A monthly $50 gift card to help with costs of food or gas (available 8 months/year)
• Textbook assistance of up to $300/year
• A cost of attendance award (after Financial Aid is applied) of up to $400/year
• A dedicated ASAP 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 students to foster community and build your network
• Enhanced career development and academic support services
• Assistance with childcare costs for students that are parents via the Brightway Grant †

† To be eligible for this grant, students must be primary caregivers who are in need of childcare and eligible for the OCFS subsidized family share rate, which applies to students whose income, based on family size, does not exceed 200% of the state standard. Student parents must apply for this subsidy through OCFS if they are not already in receipt of the subsidy. Funds may also be used to cover licensed after-school care.