Admissions Document Checklist

Applicants regardless of citizenship status or national origin including undocumented and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) students graduating from US high schools are eligible for Manhattan EOC programs.

All prospective students must live in New York State and provide a photo ID. Income documentation is required for Career Training programs, College Prep, and English for Speakers of Other Languages. Proof of education (a high school diploma) is required for Career Training programs and College Prep. For High School Equivalency Preparation Programs, only a current photo ID and NYS residency is required. Based on our guidelines and funding source, the Admissions guidelines and documents required are program specific. See program specific information below.

After submitting your online application submit your Admissions documents in-person at the Manhattan EOC or via email to documents@man.eoc.cuny.edu.


Applicants to High School Equivalency Preparation Programs

All applicants to High School Equivalency (HSE) Preparation programs need to show proof that they are New York State (NYS) residents. A current government issued ID is required.  If that ID has your NYS address on it, then that is the only document you need to submit when you apply to HSE programs – your photo ID. 

If you have passed Regents Exams and/or have prior passing scores from the GED® or TASC please submit them as well for proper program and/or course placement.

Acceptable photo IDs and proof of NYS residency are listed below:

I. Photo ID

  • IDNYC, NYS Driver’s License, NYS Photo ID Card
  • Benefit Card
  • NYS Corrections & Community Supervision Released ID
  • Permanent Resident Card
  • U.S. Passport

II. Proof of New York State Residency

  • IDNYC, NYS Driver’s License, NYS Photo ID Card
  • NYS voter registration card
  • Apartment Lease
  • Posted mail from a bank, utility, or similar with name and address
  • New York State income tax return (IT-201, IT-150 and IT-2) (from the most recent year)
  • For recent high school graduates, a NYS high school transcript
  • If an applicant doesn’t have any of the residency documents mentioned above, an applicant can submit a letter on letterhead from a residential program (shelter) or similar attesting to their NYS residency status to be included in their application for review by Admissions.

Applicants to English for Speakers of Other Languages

All applicants to English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) must live in New York State and provide proof of income. A current government issued ID is required.  If that ID has your NYS address on it, then that counts as your photo ID and the proof that you live in New York State.

Acceptable photo IDs, proof of NYS residency, and income are listed below:

I. Photo ID

  • IDNYC, NYS Driver’s License, NYS Photo ID Card
  • Benefit Card
  • NYS Corrections & Community Supervision Released ID
  • Permanent Resident Card
  • U.S. Passport

II. Proof of New York State Residency

  • IDNYC, NYS Driver’s License, NYS Photo ID Card
  • NYS voter registration card
  • Apartment Lease
  • Posted mail from a bank, utility, or similar with name and address
  • New York State income tax return (IT-201, IT-150 and IT-2) (from the most recent year)
  • For recent high school graduates, a NYS high school transcript
  • If an applicant doesn’t have any of the residency documents mentioned above, an applicant can submit a letter on letterhead from a residential program (shelter) or similar attesting to their NYS residency status to be included in their application for review by Admissions.

III. Proof of Income – (Submit all that apply)

  • Federal Tax Return (1040, 1040A, or 1040EZ) (from the most recent year)
    (Pay stubs, W2 forms alone are not acceptable as proof of income.)
  • SSA/SSI Documentation – Social Security Award letter for current year
  • Unemployment, Pension, Annuity Benefits or Workers Compensation letter for current year
  • Veterans Administration Disability Benefits letter
  • Child Support or Alimony payment stubs for current year. (Court ordered or affidavit)
  • For applicants without income and who fall into one of the following categories, please provide documentation in place of proof of income.
    • HRA Current budget letter (most recent & not older than 90 days)
    • Non-filers: IRS Form 4506-T (provided by Admissions Office)
    • The applicant is living with foster parents who do not provide financial support, and no monies are provided from the natural parents; or
    • The applicant is a ward of the State or a county or was recently released from incarceration.
    • If an applicant doesn’t have any of the documents mentioned above, an applicant can submit a letter on letterhead from a residential program (shelter) or community-based organization attesting to their economic status to be included in their application for review by Admissions

Applicants to All Career Training Programs, and College Preparation

All applicants to a Career Training program, and College Prep must provide the following:

  1. Proof of NYS residency
  2. Proof of Income. Individuals with income over 250% of poverty are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Individuals who reside in a shelter, are in foster care or were recently released from incarceration do not need to show proof of income and do need to show other documentation.
  3. Proof of Education. A high school diploma or its equivalent is required for Career Training and College Prep programs.

Acceptable photo IDs, proof of NYS residency, and education are listed below:

I. Photo ID

  • IDNYC, NYS Driver’s License, NYS Photo ID Card
  • Benefit Card
  • NYS Corrections & Community Supervision Released ID
  • Permanent Resident Card
  • U.S. Passport

II. Proof of New York State Residency

  • IDNYC, NYS Driver’s License, NYS Photo ID Card
  • NYS voter registration card
  • Apartment Lease
  • Posted mail from a bank, utility, or similar with name and address
  • New York State income tax return (IT-201, IT-150 and IT-2) (from the most recent year)
  • For recent high school graduates, a NYS high school transcript
  • If an applicant doesn’t have any of the residency documents mentioned above, an applicant can submit a letter on letterhead from a residential program (shelter) or similar attesting to their NYS residency status to be included in their application for review by Admissions.

III. Proof of Income– (All that apply)

  • Federal Tax Return (1040, 1040A, or 1040EZ) (from the most recent year)
    (Pay stubs, W2 forms alone are not acceptable as proof of income.)
  • SSA/SSI Documentation – Social Security Award letter for current year
  • Unemployment, Pension, Annuity Benefits or Workers Compensation letter for current year
  • Veterans Administration Disability Benefits letter
  • Child Support or Alimony payment stubs for current year. (Court ordered or affidavit)
  • For applicants without income and who fall into one of the following categories, please provide documentation in place of proof of income.
    • HRA Current budget letter (most recent & not older than 90 days)
    • Non-filers: IRS Form 4506-T (provided by Admissions Office)
    • The applicant is living with foster parents who do not provide financial support, and no monies are provided from the natural parents; or
    • The applicant is a ward of the State or a county or was recently released from incarceration.
    • If an applicant doesn’t have any of the documents mentioned above, an applicant can submit a letter on letterhead from a residential program (shelter) or community-based organization attesting to their economic status to be included in their application for review by Admissions

IV. Proof of Education

  • High School Diploma or Transcript (with graduation date and school seal)
  • High School Graduation Verification letter (on an official school letterhead and seal)
  • High School Dismissal letter
  • Foreign Diploma (provide English translation if necessary)
  • High School Equivalency Diploma (including test scores if enrolling in a High School Equivalency Preparation Program)
  • College Transcript (applicants with 33 or more college credits within the last 10 years or with a college degree are not eligible for Manhattan EOC programs except for ESOL and the ATTAIN lab.)