What is ASAP/ACE?
Advancing Success in Associate Pathways (ASAP) for associate degree students and Advancing Completion through Engagement (ACE) for bachelor's degree students are comprehensive programs designed to help students complete their degrees on time. ASAP/ACE provide a range of financial, academic, and personal supports, including intensive academic advisement and career counseling, as well as cost of attendance and textbook awards with a monthly financial stipend.
Benefits of ASAP/ACE
- Cost of Attendance Award (up to $550/year) after financial aid has been applied
- Textbook/Supplies assistance up to $150 per semester Fall/Spring (up to $300/year)
- Monthly Stipend ($50/month - Up to $400/year)
- ASAP/ACE dedicated advisor
- Early course registration
- Career development & academic support
Who is Eligible for ASAP?
All students must:
- Be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen (NYS DREAM Act students also eligible)
- Be eligible for in-state tuition
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Be matriculated full-time at SUNY Cobleskill degree program
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minimum 12 credits per term applicable toward an associate degree program for ASAP
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minimum 15 credits per term applicable toward a bachelor鈥檚 degree program for ACE
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- Complete the and the application
- Note: Students from mixed status families are now eligible to apply for NYS financial aid without completing the FAFSA. The application can be found at the .
- Receive at least $1 of federal Pell or NYS grant aid (TAP or Excelsior)
- Agree to participate in required program activities