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 ASAP and in the Macaulay Honors or SEEK programs. Transfer students confirmed to participate in SEEK are not eligible to apply to ASAP.

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