Orange County Community College SUNY

Be a New York State resident for the 12 months before enrolling. Require alternate admissions consideration — EOP is for students who show promise but may not otherwise be offered admission. Qualify as economically disadvantaged: household income must not exceed a limit set annually by household size, unless your circumstances meet a published exception (the family receives Family Assistance, Safety Net or Family Day Care payments; the student is in foster care; or the student is a ward of the court or county). Open to first-time, full-time, matriculated students. A transfer student must have been enrolled in EOP, College Discovery, SEEK, HEOP or a similar program at their previous college. Admission is subject to program capacity, and priority goes to applicants from historically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Provides personal counseling, academic advisement, tutoring, skill development workshops, supplemental instruction and mentoring, plus modest financial aid toward non-tuition costs such as books and supplies. SUNY publishes no per-campus dollar amounts. Applicants may qualify for application fee waivers on their first seven campus choices. Students found ineligible for EOP may still qualify for admission and financial aid through the ordinary processes.

New York State residency or in-state tuition eligibility; an associate degree program on the campus ASAP-approved list; no more than 21 applicable college credits excluding credits earned in high school; full-time enrollment of at least 12 credits each fall and spring and a 2.0 GPA if already enrolled. Complete FAFSA, TAP and/or the eligible DREAM Act or alternate aid path each year and receive at least $1 of federal Pell or NYS grant aid. Complete required developmental courses within the first year and use needed support services. Do not participate concurrently in EOP, CSTEP or TRiO. Complete the campus intake and institute steps, meet your coach on the assigned schedule and attend at least one ASAP event each fall and spring. Maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA, complete requested surveys, communicate schedule/major changes, and aim to finish the associate degree within three years. The Fall 2026 commitment prohibits using ASAP funds for alcohol or gambling. Confirm the full current approved-major list and all participation requirements with the campus. Existing SUNY ASAP|ACE participants transferring from another SUNY campus may transfer their participation; ask staff how the entry criteria apply to a continuing participant.

The campus benefits page publishes up to $400 per year toward attendance and up to $300 per year for textbooks. Gas support is a $50 monthly gift card, but the page does not state how many months are funded or an annual stipend limit; the annual stipend and combined annual total remain unknown. The page does not state an award effective year. Its linked interest form says Fall 2026 participation is no longer available and invites interest for Spring 2027; submitting interest does not guarantee acceptance. Confirm award-year applicability, current availability and the applicable credit load with the campus: the benefits page lists 12 to 16 credits, while the main eligibility page requires at least 12. These amounts do not guarantee a place or payment.