ASAP

For information on eligibility and steps to join, please refer to our Join ASAP page.

ASAP is offered at 14 colleges across CUNY. Explore our Join Page to see the full list of participating campuses

Please refer to our JOIN page for information on eligibility and joining CUNY ASAP.

Yes. ASAP supports eligible bachelor’s degree students at The City College of New York, College of Staten Island, John Jay College, Lehman College, New York City College of Technology, Queens College, and York College. At Medgar Evers College only, eligible students who complete their associate degree with ASAP support at that college may also continue receiving ASAP support toward their bachelor’s degree.

Completing all the steps in the CUNY enrollment process as early as possible can enhance your chances of joining ASAP. For details on enrollment and applying,  visit our Join ASAP page.

Yes. If you are not eligible to file for financial aid, or if you file but do not receive an award, you can still join CUNY ASAP as long as you meet the other program requirements. In that case, enrolled students receive all program benefits except the scholarship. For guidance, please contact the recruiter or program team at your college of attendance.

For more information about financial aid, visit the CUNY Financial Aid page.

All CUNY ASAP students must complete the following steps each year:

• Submit the FAFSA and TAP applications.
• Accept any federal and state grant aid awarded (PELL, SEOG, TAP).

If You Are Not Eligible for Financial Aid:

No worries! You can still join CUNY ASAP and enjoy all program benefits except for the tuition and fee gap scholarship. Please contact the program team at your college of attendance for further instructions.

Additional Financial Aid Options:

The New York State Dream Act provides opportunities for students to receive state aid, including TAP, Excelsior, and other state-administered scholarships. To learn more, visit the Jose Peralta New York State Dream Act page on the CUNY website.

For more information on financial aid, please visit the CUNY Financial Aid page.

No. The tuition and fee gap scholarship that eligible CUNY ASAP students receive is NOT a loan and does NOT require repayment. It covers any remaining tuition costs not covered by TAP or Pell. Students remain eligible for this scholarship each semester as long as they meet program requirements and maintain financial aid eligibility.

For more details on filing for financial aid, visit the CUNY Financial Aid page.

Absolutely! Students in CUNY ASAP are encouraged to apply for scholarships and unique opportunities. To learn more, visit the CUNY Scholarships page and connect with your academic advisor for guidance.

Direct your students to cuny.edu/joinasap to learn more about the CUNY colleges that offer ASAP, general eligibility, steps to join, and local program contact information. You can also share our series of informative videos, designed to help students–and those guiding them–understand the path to becoming CUNY ASAP participants.

Our National Replication page provides detailed information on the CUNY ASAP model, including program design, outcomes, and examples of how it has been successfully implemented at partner institutions with technical assistance from CUNY.

Yes. CUNY ASAP has undergone rigorous evaluation by independent researchers and internal analyses, consistently demonstrating improved student outcomes. Explore published reports and findings on our Evaluation page.