We know that earning an associate degree can be challenging, but the rewards are worth it. SUNY Erie’s Advancing Success in Associate Pathways (ASAP) program is designed to help you complete your degree.

What ASAP Offers:

Personalized Help: You will have a dedicated advisor to guide you from your first day until graduation.

Financial Assistance: All ASAP|ACE students in receipt of at least $1 in federal or NYS grant aid will receive the following financial supports: a Cost of Attendance award ($550 for ACE or $400 for ASAP), textbook assistance ($150/semester), and a monthly stipend (up to $200/semester).

Academic Support: Benefit from tutoring services and comprehensive academic advising.

Career Development: Access workshops, resources, and aptitude testing to help you prepare for your career.

Support for Students with Families: We offer funding options for childcare to assist students with families.

Community Building: Attend classes with fellow ASAP students to foster networking and support.

With ASAP, you are not alone on your educational journey!

Am I eligible for the ASAP Program?

In order to be eligible, students must:

• Be enrolled full-time in Liberal Arts & Science - General Studies, with a minimum of 12 credits per semester and a minimum 2.0 GPA.
• Be eligible 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 from mixed status families are now eligible to apply for NYS financial aid without completing the FAFSA at https://www.hesc.ny.gov/altpath. Students may also reach out to ASAP|ACE staff to learn more about their options to apply for NYS aid. 

• Receive at least $1 of federal Pell or NYS grant aid (TAP or Excelsior).
• Not enrolled in EOP
• Have earned 21 or fewer college credits
• Take at least one in-person campus class within full-time course load
• Not require more than two developmental courses
• Agree to attend ASAP program activities

The SUNY Erie Advancing Success in Associate Pathways (ASAP) Program is part of the SUNY replication of the City University of New York (CUNY) Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP).

Interested in ASAP?

Fill out the below form or download the pdf and email it to asap@ecc.edu

ASAP Interest Form