Financial Support
- Book stipend and activity fees. SEEK students receive a stipend for books. Their college activity fees are also paid each semester by the SEEK Program, subject to the program's fiscal availability.
- TAP and PELL. The Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) is used to cover tuition costs. SEEK students are eligible for up to 10 semesters of TAP funding. (Non-SEEK students are limited to 8 semesters of TAP.)
In addition to TAP, most SEEK students receive PELL funds. For more information about TAP and PELL, visit the Financial Aid Office webpage.
Eligibility
A student shall be considered eligible for admission to the SEEK Program if he or she meets the following criteria:
- High school diploma or GED. The applicant is a graduate of an approved high school or has attained an equivalency diploma (GED).
- Entering freshman or SEEK/CDHEOP/EOP transfer student. The applicant has not previously attended a college or university, except in the case of students enrolled in HEOP or EOP programs.
- New York State resident. The student must have resided in New York State for at least one year.
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident. The student must be a U.S. citizen, or have permanent residency status. There may be restrictions on financial support available to non-U.S. citizens.
In addition, students must meet specific income requirements. For more detailed information about eligibility requirements, call our office at 718-960-7979 for more information.