ASAP Program at C-CGG

Academic Support:

• Regular meetings with an ASAP program advisement specialist
• Tutoring support
• ASAP special events
• Career development workshops

Financial Support:

• All ASAP students in receipt of at least $1 in federal or NYS grant aid will receive the following financial support:
  • Cost of Attendance award (up to $200 /semester after financial aid has been applied)
  • Textbook assistance ($150/semester)
  • A monthly stipend ($200/semester)

New, transfer, returning, and continuing students who meet the criteria below are eligible to apply for the ASAP program for the Fall 2026 semester.

• Must be eligible for in-state tuition
• Must apply for both federal (FAFSA) and state (TAP) financial aid
  • 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)
• Must enroll full-time (12 or more credit hours) each semester
• Must not have acquired more than 21 college credits (excluding credits earned while in high school)
• Must enroll in one of the degree programs at C-GCC.
• Be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen (NYS DREAM Act students also eligible)

To continue your enrollment in the program, ASAP students must:

• Maintain full-time status throughout the entire semester (12 or more credit hours) for each semester
• Apply for federal and state financial aid each year (or submit an Affidavit of Tuition Payment form)
• Meet regularly with your ASAP advisor and take part in other required program activities