SEEK PROGRAM AT CUNY - FOR LIMITED INCOME HOUSEHOLDS

SEEK stands for Search for Education, Elevation, and Knowledge. It is the higher education opportunity program at the senior (four year) CUNY colleges.

It was established to provide comprehensive academic support to assist capable students who otherwise might not be able to attend college due to their educational and financial circumstances. Students are admitted without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, race, disability, or creed.

Who is eligible?

To be eligible for SEEK, you must:

• be a legal resident of New York State for at least one year prior to entering college;
• be a high school graduate or recipient of a state-approved equivalency diploma;
• be a first-time freshman or previously enrolled in an HEOP or EOP program;
• have a gross family income that meets the New York State guidelines;
• be inadmissible according to the freshman admissions criteria established for the CUNY senior college you want to attend.

YOUR FAMILY INCOME IS OUTLINED IN LINK BELOW.

It is figured out by how many people are in your household.

Example: if your family consists of 3 people and the gross income for that family is below $35,317 you are eligible.

How do I apply?

You must complete the Special Programs (SEEK and College Discovery) section of the CUNY Freshman Admission Application on-line at www.cuny.edu/apply . You must also complete the Financial Aid Student Application (FAFSA). The FAFSA can be submitted in paper form or (for a faster response) electronically through the Internet at www.fafsa.ed.gov/. You should list all of the CUNY colleges you are considering in step 6 of your FAFSA. Be aware that not all eligible students are accepted to SEEK; therefore, you should submit your applications early to increase your chances of being accepted.