Eligibility

Am I Eligible to join the ASAP Program?

New, transfer, returning, and continuing students meeting the criteria below are eligible to apply for the Clinton Community College ASAP Program:

• Accepted as a Clinton Community College student (please refer to our Admissions page for application details)
• New York State residency or qualification for in-state tuition
• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) application
  

  • Note: Students concerned about completing the FAFSA due to family circumstances can reach out to ASAP|ACE program staff to learn about options to apply directly for New York State financial aid.

  • Receive at least $1 of federal Pell or NYS grant aid (TAP or Excelsior).

• Full-time enrollment (12 or more credit hours) each semester
• Students must have no more than 21 college credits applicable towards their proposed program of study and that excludes any credits earned while in high school.

* The only degree program that is not eligible for the ASAP program is the Nursing A.A.S.