Helping You Grow and Graduate ASAP
We understand that earning an associate degree may not be easy, but it is well worth
it.
To increase the number of students who can finish their degree on time, SUNY’s Advancing
Success in Associate Pathways (ASAP) program was designed to provide an unparalleled
level of support – both inside and outside of the classroom.
This support comes in a variety of important ways, including a cost of attendance
award after financial aid is applied, a textbook stipend, comprehensive personalized
advisement services, academic support assistance, and career development activities.
Many SUNY students who are eligible for Pell are eligible for ASAP.
To get started, please call 631-451-4311, email ASAP@sunysuffolk.edu or click the button below.
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To be Eligible for the ASAP Program, You Must...
- Enroll and remain enrolled as a full-time student each semester (minimum of 12 credits)
- Be eligible for Suffolk County Resident tuition rate (see here for details)
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) application. Note: Students from mixed status families are now eligible to apply for NYS financial
aid without completing the FAFSA at https://www.hesc.ny.gov/altpath. Students may also reach out to ASAP staff to learn more about their options to apply
for NYS aid.
- Receive at least $1 of federal Pell or NYS grant aid (TAP or Excelsior)
- Have not completed more than 21 college credits (with the exception of credits obtained
in HS) *Flexibility considered for student parents
- Enroll immediately and continuously in any needed developmental courses
- Maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher
Students who are receiving support from the following are not eligible: Northwell
Community Scholars, Knapp Swezey Foundation Scholarship, Educational Opportunity Program
(EOP), and Get There From Here Scholarship.
Financial Aid
All ASAP students (U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents) must complete the FAFSA
and TAP application each year and accept any federal and state grant aid awarded (Pell,
SEOG, TAP). The New York State Dream Act helps undocumented students receive state
aid, including TAP, Excelsior, and other state-administered scholarships. Visit www.hesc.ny.gov/dream for eligibility and to apply.
All majors are eligible, except Nursing and non-credit workforce programs.
Students Who Are Also Custodial Parents
Students who are also parents may also find financial assistance through the Brightway
Education Foundation. Brightway partners with SUNY and independent program providers
to help support student parent college persistence and completion.
Student Responsibilities
SUNY Suffolk’s ASAP is designed to help students graduate with their associate degree
in no more than three years. Students within the program will receive all the support
they need to accomplish their academic goals, including the benefits listed above
as well as a tuition-gap waiver (if eligible).
- Meet with your ASAP advisor twice each month
- Maintain full-time enrollment status (12 or more credit hours per semester)
- Complete all developmental courses within the first year of being in the program
- Attend tutoring as assigned
- Maintain a minimum of 2.0 GPA
- Complete the COL101 course in the first semester
- Graduate from SUNY Suffolk within three years
How to Become a SUNY Suffolk ASAP Student
SUNY Suffolk’s ASAP is designed to help students graduate with their associate degree
in no more than three years. Students within the program will receive all the support
they need to accomplish their academic goals, including the benefits listed above
as well as financial support towards their tuition-gap (if eligible).
- Be a current student or apply to SUNY Suffolk.
- Complete the following applications each year: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) application and Dream Act application.
- Tell us you’re interested: An ASAP staff member will email you regarding your eligibility
and next steps.
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Background
The Suffolk Advancing Success in Associate Pathways (ASAP) Program is part of the
SUNY replication of the City University of New York (CUNY) Accelerated Study in Associate
Programs (ASAP). Learn more at suny.edu/asap-ace.
