ASAP/ACE
CUNY ASAP / ACE
In short
Free MetroCard, textbook assistance, tuition gap waiver, dedicated advisor for full-time associate (ASAP) or bachelor's (ACE) students. New/continuing CUNY students who are NYC residents or eligible, Pell/TAP eligible or in-state tuition, full-time.
- What you get
- Free MetroCard, textbook assistance, tuition gap waiver, dedicated advisor for full-time associate (ASAP) or bachelor's (ACE) students.
- Who qualifies
- New/continuing CUNY students who are NYC residents or eligible, Pell/TAP eligible or in-state tuition, full-time.
- Income limit (2026)
- none separately (tuition waiver tied to financial aid eligibility).
- Papers to gather
- CUNY admission, financial aid application.
- Renewal
- Continued eligibility each semester.
- 2026 update
- active (unverified 2026 funding changes).
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