ASAP is open to new, transfer, returning, and continuing students who meet the program requirements.

To participate in ASAP, students must:

• Be eligible for New York State resident tuition.
• Complete the FAFSA and NYS TAP application, or submit an approved alternative if applicable.
• Be eligible to receive at least $1 in Federal Pell Grant or New York State grant aid.
• Enroll full time (12 or more credits) in an eligible associate degree program at Columbia-Greene Community College.
• Have 21 or fewer previously earned college credits, excluding credits earned while in high school.
• Be pursuing an eligible C-GCC degree program.
• Meet applicable U.S. citizenship or eligible noncitizen requirements. Students eligible under the NYS DREAM Act may also participate.

Not sure if you qualify? Don’t count yourself out.
The ASAP team can help you determine whether you’re eligible.

ASAP provides additional support, and students are expected to actively participate in the program and work with their ASAP advisor throughout their time in the program.

ASAP students must:

• Maintain full-time enrollment (12 or more credits).
• Apply for federal and New York State financial aid each year, or submit an Affidavit of Tuition Payment if applicable.
• Meet regularly with their ASAP advisor.
• Participate in required ASAP activities, meetings, and events.