Opportunity Programs (CUNY/SUNY)

Math Start

Math Start prepares increases 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.

College Discovery + Seek

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 Food Pantries

Clicking on the link will take you to a website that connects students to different food pantries across the five boroughs, including the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island. This resource helps CUNY students easily find nearby campus and community food pantries where they can access free groceries and basic food items if they are experiencing food insecurity.

The website is designed to make support more accessible by showing pantry locations, hours, and available services so students can quickly find help close to their school or home. It is especially useful for students who may need ongoing support or are unsure where to go, as it brings multiple food resources together in one place to ensure students can focus more on their education and less on basic need. 

CUNY CARES

CUNY CARES is a support initiative designed to help CUNY students in the Bronx access to essential services such as food, housing, health care, mental health support, and public benefits. It connects students with campus and community-based resources to help improve overall well-being and academic success.

One key feature of CUNY CARES is the CUNY Navigators program, where trained student navigators help students apply for benefits like SNAP, Fair Fares, Cash Assistance, and NYC Care, as well as connect them to housing, immigration, career, and mental health services. This support is especially helpful because it provides personalized guidance and easy access to resources through both in-person and virtual appointments, making it easier for students to get the help they need to succeed in college.