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The Different Types of Colleges/Universities
CUNYCity University of New York (CUNY)Includes all public Four-Year Colleges and
Two-Year Community colleges within the 5 boroughs (Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island)
SUNYState University of New York•Includes all public four year and two year community colleges in New York State
Private SchoolsPrivately funded Colleges/Universities in and
out of New York State
Types of College Programs and DegreesCertificate Programs – Non-College Degree
Programs, Certificates require less credits/hours/class time but may only qualify you for certain and specific jobs.
2 Year Community Colleges/Programs – Associates Degree (A.S./A.A./A.A.S.)
4 Year Colleges/Programs – Bachelors Degrees (B.S./B.A.)
Accelerated 5 Year Programs – Bachelors + Masters (BA/MA, BS/MS)
Where Are You Now?... Where Are You Going?
Senior Checklist: Do you have all your Regents Exams for graduation? Do you have all your credits needed for graduation? Are you currently passing ALL your senior classes? Do you have perfect attendance? Did you take the SAT exam?
Send SAT scores to Colleges you are applying to CUNY-Code UAPC SUNY and/or Privates: - Send individually to each school
Have you had a meeting with your College Advisor to generate your final college list
Have you requested letters of recommendation from your teachers?
Created CUNY and/or SUNY, Common App Accts
Applying to College
CUNY
Seek/College DiscoveryThese are higher education opportunity
program at the CUNY colleges. It was established to provide comprehensive
academic support to assist capable students who otherwise might not be able to attend college due to their educational and financial circumstances. The SEEK Educational Program - four year
schoolsThe College Discovery (CD) Educational
Program – two year schools
Deadlines for CUNY Application Submission: Online CUNY application must be submitted no later than
February 1st!
*****CUNY application WILL NOT be processed until a payment is received!!!!
Payment Options: CUNY Fee-Waiver (Limited supply-Must bring parent income
verification: 2013 Federal Tax return or Budget Letter)OR
Check/Money order in the amount of $65.00 written out to General Freshman Admission CUNY/UAPC (sent out via us postal )
OR Online Credit Card payment of $65.00 (Total for ALL 6 schools)-
Received immediately
SUNY
What is EOP?The State University of New York's
(SUNY) Educational Opportunity Program provides access, academic support and financial aid to students who show promise for succeeding in college but who may not have otherwise been offered admission.
Available primarily to full-time, matriculated students, the program supports students throughout their college careers within the University.
Helpful Tips for SUNY Applications Pay Your Application Fee
There is a non-refundable application fee of $50 per campus selection.
Submit Your Supplemental Applications.In addition to your online application, some
campuses may require or recommend supplemental application, which may include an essay question. You will be directed to return to apply SUNY to complete those supplemental applications.
PrivatesTwo ways to apply to private colleges:
1)Completing individual college application through college
Or2)Common Application- www.commonapp.org
What is HEOP?The Higher Education Opportunity Program
is a partnership between the State of New York and its independent, PRIVATE colleges which provides economically and educationally disadvantaged residents the possibility of a college education.
There are 58 HEOP programs throughout New York State!!!!
Income Requirements for Educational Programs: SEEK/CD/EOP/HEOP
Am I eligible for SEEK/CD/EOP/HEOP? ELIGIBILITYA State resident for 12 months prior to enrollment;Require special admissions consideration: your GPA &
SAT scores must be within a certain range. You must qualify as economically disadvantaged
according to the guidelines. In selecting students for the program, priority is given
to applicants from historically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Note: Applicants deemed ineligible for these programs may still qualify for admission and financial aid through other admission processes.
Helpful General Tips for the College Application Process
1. Meet with your College Advisor before submitting your CUNY/SUNY/Common Application!!!! If you make an error it is difficult to correct
2. Must send SAT scores to schools directly through College Board: www.collegeboard.org CUNY Code is UAPCSUNY & Private are directly to each individual school
3. Print out a copy for your records and your college file
4. Stay Organized!!!5. When in doubt…ask for help!!