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Advancing Success in Associate Pathways (ASAP)

Cayuga’s Advancing Success in Associate Pathways (ASAP) Program * helps promising, motivated students earn their associate’s degree as quickly as possible.

At Cayuga, students in ASAP benefit from an enhanced academic environment and personalized tutoring services. Students receive dedicated financial and personal support, comprehensive advisement and career counseling.

* The Cayuga 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).

General Overview

The Advancing Success in Associate Pathways (ASAP) Program offers motivated students an array of academic, financial, and personal support benefits. The support will help enrolled students earn their degrees, enjoy their college experience, and prepare for their next academic or career step. Students enrolled in ASAP will regularly meet with their dedicated ASAP Coach to guide their progress from enrollment to graduation. ASAP students will take cohort courses together, which creates a support system and more engagement with campus. Students also receive enhanced career development and personalized tutoring support via a partnership with the Learning Commons team.

ASAP students receive financial assistance with textbook purchases, cost of attendance fees, and a monthly gift card to help with expenses such as food or gas. ASAP students with children are also eligible for assistance with childcare costs through a grant offered by the Brightway Education Foundation. The grant focuses on supporting parents in their pursuit of education and offers an emergency fund to support students.

Eligibility

  • Enrolled full-time (minimum of 12 credits per semester) and matriculated in one of the following programs:
    • Business
    • Creative/Professional Writing
    • Criminal Justice
    • Culinary Arts
    • Studio Art
    • Early Childhood
    • Environmental Studies
    • Event & Tourism Management
    • Health Sciences A.S. **
    • Human Services
    • Liberal Arts **
    • Media Arts
    • Music
  • Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) application annually
    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|ACE staff to learn more about their options to apply for NYS aid.
  • Student must receive at least $1 of federal Pell or NYS grant aid (TAP or Excelsior)
  • Have fewer than 21 college credits, not including credits earned when concurrently enrolled in high school
  • Be proficient in Math and/or English or require no more than two developmental supports
  • Enroll immediately and continuously in any developmental supports
  • Be eligible for in-state tuition.

** Students in Health Sciences A.S. or Health Care Careers concentration may require additional review to determine eligibility.

Program Benefits

  • A monthly $50 gift card to help with costs of food or gas (available 8 months/year)
  • Textbook assistance of up to $300/year
  • A cost of attendance award (after Financial Aid is applied) of up to $400/year
  • A dedicated ASAP advisor to guide your progress from entry to graduation
  • Special registration options that help you get the classes you need that also fit your schedule
  • Opportunities to take classes with fellow ASAP students to foster community and build your network
  • Enhanced career development and academic support services
  • Assistance with childcare costs for students that are parents via the Brightway Grant †

† To be eligible for this grant, students must be primary caregivers who are in need of childcare and eligible for the OCFS subsidized family share rate, which applies to students whose income, based on family size, does not exceed 200% of the state standard. Student parents must apply for this subsidy through OCFS if they are not already in receipt of the subsidy. Funds may also be used to cover licensed after-school care.