We are committed to your academic success and making college more affordable!

As a CCNY ACE student, you'll receive:

• A dedicated ACE advisor to guide your progress from entry to graduation
• Enhanced career development and academic support services
• Early course registration options
• A tuition gap waiver (for students in receipt of financial aid)
• Free Unlimited MetroCard
• Textbook assistance to reduce (or eliminate) the cost of textbooks
• Opportunities for Winter/Summer Course Scholarships

You may be eligible for CCNY ACE if you answer YES to ALL the following questions:

• Have you been accepted to CCNY as a transfer student?
• Are you a full-time student? (12 credits or more)
• Do you have an Associate Degree?
• Have you completed no more than 80 credits?
• Are you a New York State resident and/or eligible for in-state tuition?
• Have you declared a CCNY ACE-eligible major (see below)?
• 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.

* Other Majors not listed above are considered on a case-by-case basis*

• Maintain full-time status (12 Credits or more)
• Meet regularly with your ACE academic advisor and attend any required ACE activities
• Participate in career development opportunities each academic year
• Commit to graduating within two years and adhere to course schedules and degree maps outlined by your advisor
• Re-apply for financial aid each year (FAFSA and TAP), and accept any federal and state grant aid awarded (Pell, SEOG, TAP)*

*Reminder: Students under the New York Dream Act may be eligible to receive state aid, including TAP, Excelsior, and other state-administered scholarships. Visit the DREAM Act Website for eligibility and to apply.