Application Process

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Application Process

Can I join the program?

You are eligible for the College Discovery Program if you:

  1. Are entering college for the first time as an incoming freshman for the Fall semester
  2. Have been a New York City resident for at least a year before entering college
  3. Are a high school graduate or have a GED
  4. Are academically qualified
  5. Have a gross family income that meets the New York State guidelines (see chart).
    OR
    Are a transfer student who was enrolled in a similar program (HEOP, EOP, SEEK, CD) at your previous school.

College Discovery Program
Economic Eligibility Guidelines

Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Household Size
(including head of household)

Total Annual Income 2021

1

$25,142

2

$33,874

3

$42,606

4

$51,338

5

$60,070

6

$68,802

7

$77,534

8

$86,266*

*For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $8,732 for each additional person.

Steps to Apply

    1. Complete the Special Programs (SEEK and College Discovery) section of the CUNY Freshman Admission Application on-line at www.cuny.edu/apply
    2. Complete the Financial Aid Student Application (FAFSA): https://fafsa.ed.gov/
    3. Complete the TAP Award Application here: TAP Application page
    4. You MUST attend an Enrollment Information Session to complete your application to the College Discovery Program. Click here or call 718-368-5520 to schedule an appointment.
    5. At the information session you will:
      1. Complete a College Discovery Program application form;
      2. Provide documentation of financial circumstances.
    6. When you attend your enrollment information session bring the following documents (whichever apply to the family) to be determined financially eligible:
      • Student U.S Passport or Birth Certificate
      • Student Alien Registration Card if born outside the U.S
      • Student Social Security Card
      • 2021 Parents Federal Tax Returns
      • 2021 Student Federal Tax Returns if applies
      • Parents and/or student 2021 W-2 Forms
      • Parent 2021 Social Security Benefits Letter if applicable
      • Parent 2021 Public Assistance Benefits Letter if applicable


      If none of the above

      • Show proof of Income that supported the family in 2021.

Students transferring from HEOP, EOP, or SEEK must deliver or fax a Special Programs Transfer request form to the College Discovery Office in L-516, fax number: (718)368-5997.

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College Discovery
Power Point Presentation:

College Discovery