Eligibility Requirements

General Requirements

• Have you been accepted to CCNY as a transfer student?
• Are you a full-time student? (12 credits or more)
• Are you a New York State resident and/or eligible for in-state tuition?
• Have you completed the FAFSA and the New York State TAP application?
  • Students not receiving financial aid due to immigration status may join, but not receive a tuition scholarship
  • Students under the New York Dream Act may be eligible to receive state aid, including TAP, Excelsior, and other state-administered scholarships. Visit NY Dream Act for eligibility and to apply.

Note: Students cannot be in CCNY ACE and SEEK. Transfer students confirmed to participate in SEEK are not eligible to apply to ACE.

First Year Applicants

• Admission Requirement: Admitted into City College as a freshman, continuing student, or transfer for the Fall 2025 Semester with no more than 21 credits completed.

Transfer Applicants

• Admission Requirement: Admitted into City College as an undergraduate transfer student for the Fall 2025 Semester
• Credit Limit: No more than 90 completed credits, including transfer credits.
• Degree Requirement: Acquired an Associate degree from an accredited institution