ASAP Program

Eligibility

Students are typically eligible for SUNY ASAP (Advancing Success in Associate Pathways) if they:

• Receive at least $1 of Pell Grant or New York State aid (TAP or Excelsior)
• Enroll full-time in an associate degree program (usually 12+ credits)
• Qualify for in-state tuition or SUNY financial aid
• Complete financial aid applications such as FAFSA and TAP
• Be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen (NYS DREAM Act students also eligible)
• Agree to participate in required program activities
• Take any required remedial courses immediately upon enrollment
• Students must have previously earned no more than 21 credits applicable to their proposed program of study (excluding any earned while in high school) and hold a minimum 2.0 if already matriculated and applying to ASAP

Benefits

SUNY ASAP helps students graduate on time by providing:

• Financial Support, including:
  • Cost of attendance award 
    • Students receive an annual award divided across the Fall and Spring semesters of up to $400. These funds are designated for the non-tuition components of the cost of attendance after all other federal and state financial aid has been applied. This award is intended to offset the full cost of college attendance beyond tuition such as room/board and personal needs. 
  • Transportation/monthly stipend 
    • Students enrolled in SUNY ASAP are provided with a monthly stipend of $50, up to $400 annually, to assist with transportation or other necessary monthly expenses. 
  • Textbook stipend 
    • Each student receives a $150 textbook stipend per semester, up to $300 annually, to offset the costs of textbooks and instructional materials. 
• Personalized academic advising
• Academic support and tutoring
• Career development services
• A structured pathway and support community

Advisement and Registration

Students can walk in for advisement and registration at the Sanborn Campus, across from the Bookstore, on these dates:

Can’t make these times? Schedule an in-person, virtual or phone appointment with Cassandra using the ASAP appointment calendar.

NFCI Only

Cassandra, your ASAP Advisor, will be at NFCI on the 2nd floor, outside the elevator, for gift card pickup and/or advisement and registration on these dates:

Additional Options

• Schedule an in-person, virtual or phone appointment with Cassandra using the ASAP appointment calendar.
• Call Dawn Stone at 716-614-5978 to make an appointment with Cassandra.
• Email Dawn Stone at dstone@niagaracc.suny.edu to schedule an appointment.

Online Students Only

To schedule a virtual appointment, email Dawn Stone at dstone@niagaracc.suny.edu, or schedule an in-person, virtual or phone appointment with Cassandra using the ASAP appointment calendar.