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鈥檚 Advancing
Success in Associate Pathways (ASAP) program was designed to provide an unparalleled
level of support 鈥� 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 travel and 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.
Eligibility
- Enrolled full-time (minimum of 12 Credits)
- Eligible for Suffolk County tuition
- Completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the New York State
Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) application or the Dream Act application
- 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
For Fall 2024: Students must complete the FAFSA and TAP application and be in receipt of at least
$1 of federal or state financial aid. Learn more at .
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 for eligibility and to apply.
All majors are eligible, except Nursing and non-credit workforce programs.
Resources for ASAP Student Parents
Students who are also parents may also find financial assistance through theBrightway
Education Foundation. Brightway partners with SUNY and independent program providers
to help support student parent college persistence and completion.
Student Responsibilities
秘色传媒鈥檚 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 a personal 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 秘色传媒 within three years
How to Become a 秘色传媒 ASAP Student
秘色传媒鈥檚 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 .
- Complete one of the following applications each year: or or .
- Tell us you鈥檙e interested: An ASAP staff member will email you regarding your eligibility
and next steps.
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).
