College Access Services

The College Connections Project (CCP) provides comprehensive college access services to New York City adults. The CCP aims to inspire, motivate, and empower non-traditional adult students to seek higher education. Our services include one-on-one college advising, college application fee waivers, college planning workshops including CUNY Assessment Test Preparation workshops, and financial aid application assistance. All services are FREE.

For more information, please call 212-961-5853, email us at collegeconnections@man.eoc.cuny.edu or click here.

About the CCP

Vision Statement: The College Connections Project provides comprehensive college access services to New York City adults. The CCP aims to inspire, motivate, and empower non-traditional adult students to seek higher education.

The CCP is based at the Manhattan Educational Opportunity Center (MEOC). The MEOC is administered by Borough of Manhattan Community College and supported primarily by the SUNY University Center for Academic and Workforce Development.

The CCP is a TRIO Educational Opportunity Center program funded by the U.S. Department of Education. There are more than 120 TRIO Educational Opportunity Centers in the country.

Eligibility

  • At least 19 years of age
  • A citizen, legal permanent resident, or other eligible non- citizen
  • Live in New York City
  • Not currently enrolled in college classes
  • Interested in going to college

Additional eligibility criteria may apply for some services. Questions? Contact Us.

Services

From filling out college admission and financial aid forms to preparing for college placement exams, the College Connections Project is here to help!

  • College Application Fee Waivers for Adult Ed Students & Community-Based Organization Participants
  • One-on-One College Advising
  • College Planning Workshops
  • CUNY Assessment Test Preparation
  • Financial Aid Application Assistance

All College Connections Project services are FREE!

Contact Us

College Connections Project
163 West 125th Street, Room 1412
New York, NY 10027
Tel: 212.961.5853 | Fax: 212.961.3226 | collegeconnections@man.eoc.cuny.edu
College Connections Services are provided by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, call, email, or visit the CCP office.

Stacy Cummins
Coordinator, Strategic College Initiatives
(212) 961-8950
stacy.cummins@man.eoc.cuny.edu