Accelerated Study in Associates Program is a fast track program - you take 15 credits per semester, you get your degree in 2 years. ASAP features include individualized course schedules, required full-time study, and comprehensive and personalized academic and career advisement. Financial incentives include tuition and fee gap scholarships for financial aid-eligible students who have a gap between their financial aid award and tuition, assistance to reduce (or eliminate) the cost of textbooks, and unlimited MetroCards for all ASAP students. Some colleges don't offer ASAP, but offer ACE, which is similar to ASAP.
CUNY Language Immersion Program helps students who need to improve their academic English skills before taking college courses. CLIP students pause their CUNY acceptance until they finish the program. Once they finish it, they will be able to resume their college courses. Courses are offered in-person, online, or hybrid. There are different options you can choose from: 6, 12, or 16 weeks. It's a commitment of 25 hours/week.
College Discovery offers need-based financial aid, tutoring services, skill building and career development workshops, and academic counseling. This program helps support students who otherwise might not be able to attend college due to educational and financial circumstances. SEEK is a similar program to College Discovery and offers similar benefits.
CUNY Start is for students assessed as having remedial needs in English and math. This program offers students the opportunity to meet all proficiency milestones in one semester. Classes are offered in person, online, and hybrid. The program cost is $75, with all materials included, and offer an easy transition into CUNY ASAP.
Math Start is designed to increase a students' understanding of math and prepares them for college-level coursework. If you have math remedial needs, then Math Start might be of interest to you. You can enroll in a semester long or an intensive summer program. Shorter cycles cost $35 while the semester-long programs cost $75. This program provides a next-step pathway to ASAP.
English Start is designed to increase a students' understanding of math and prepares them for college-level coursework.