Who Qualifies for CUNY EDGE?

Matriculated CUNY undergraduate students who receive cash assistance from The Human Resource Administration (HRA) are eligible to participate in CUNY EDGE.

Welcome to CUNY EDGE at Lehman

If you are visiting our office for the first time as a student, we are excited to meet you. Please come prepared to complete your required paperwork when you arrive. All necessary forms are available on this webpage for your convenience.

We are a fully in person office and we look forward to seeing you on site so we can complete and sign all important documents together.

The only exception is for students who are enrolled in fully online classes.

If you have any questions before your visit, feel free to reach out. We are happy to help!

HRA Fellowship Program

CUNY EDGE manages the HRA Fellowship Program (FP), which offers on-campus paid work opportunities that provide students with invaluable professional experience.

HRA determines HRA Fellowship Program eligibility, and CUNY EDGE ensures the appropriate assignments align with students’ majors, interests, and experience levels.

For more information, contact us at cuny.edge@lehman.cuny.edu

How to Enroll in CUNY EDGE

Fill out these 4 forms and attach them to an email to cuny.edge@lehman.cuny.edu

Provider Form to Request Childcare

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History

CUNY EDGE (Educate, Develop, Graduate and Empower), formerly known as the COPE program, is funded and operated in partnership between the New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA) and the City University of New York (CUNY).

This partnership provides matriculated CUNY students with the support they need to succeed in college, secure sustainable employment, and become civically engaged members of society.