Provides assistance for individuals with disabilities looking for college opportunities.

Assists middle and high school students prepare for their financial futures and transition into college and careers. Offers individualized assistance in filling out the FAFSA and applying for scholarships as well as classes on financial literacy.

Prepares high school students for college-level work while allowing them to earn transferable college credits while still in high school. Courses offered only at participating schools.

Prepares underrepresented and economically disadvantated students for college and their pursuit of careers in math, science, technology, and the health-related or licensed professions.

Provides students with a solid foundation of academic skills required to achieve success in college programs.

* Offers a college attainment program that helps primarily first-generation college students enroll and stay in college. Services include support with college and financial aid applications, advisement, limited financial assistance, transportation to and from college, and provision of college supplies.* Provides a career training program for participants of the On Point for College program that assists students in getting summer internships or permanent jobs.

Offers a Summer Pre-College Program that is open to rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors in high school. The summer program features an updated curriculum that will allow students to explore an academic area of interest, participate in college preparedness workshops, and discover all that Adelphi University has to offer. Students will experience Adelphi’s personalized approach to education and enroll in our Summer Pre-College programs, which include residential credit-bearing experiences on our Garden City campus; You will work with our professors and instructors, and meet with experts in the field and You will go on exciting off-campus trips, including to nearby New York City. If you choose a credit-bearing program, you will walk away with three transferable college credits. Call for detailed information.

In collaboration with The Mary Quinn's Mark Foundation the MOST Program provides individuals with developmental disabilities opportunities to identify and develop the social and academic skills required to successfully transition into a meaningful and engaged adult life while participating in a fully inclusive college experience. Beyond their classrooms, students are encouraged to explore and utilize campus facilities and join campus activities based on their individual areas of talents and interests. The MOST Program is a three- year college experience program. Students in years one and two are considered MOST Program students while students who have transitioned into year three are considered Capstone: Connect to Community Program students. Students in all three years attend classes and participate in extracurricular activities on the Molloy University campus. Call for detailed information regarding admission and application requirements.

Provides tutors and other support services to low income or first generation high school students, to complete high school and prepare them to enroll in college.

A free TRIO EOC program sponsored by SUNY Genesee Community College (GCC) that provides free support to aid community members in applying to, funding, and enrolling in further education. The purpose of the program is to help participants achieve their educational and career goals. Staff are knowledgeable and skilled in the fields of high school equivalencies, higher education applications and processes, state and federal financial aid, veteran and family-of-veteran education benefits, and scholarship opportunities available at the local, state, and national levels. Program offers individualized one-on-one appointments with highly trained Outreach Specialists who can assist with: - College and trade school applications - Financial aid applications and scholarship searches - High school equivalency options - Career counseling and vocational training options - Educational opportunities for veterans - Financial literacy and planning Although sponsored by SUNY GCC, the program is separate from SUNY GCC Admissions and does not recruit on behalf of the college. Participants can and are encouraged to apply to and attend any college or school they wish. ##Veteran##

Offers staff which is ready to work with you to make earning your degree possible and affordable. Students can request a review of previous college credits and military training with our Evaluated Education Plan option. Empire State College serves not only active service military personnel, but also members of the following groups: Veterans; Department of Defense agency employees; Spouses of active duty and activated Guard and Reserve service members worldwide; Stateside Spouse Education Assistance Program and Tragedy Assistant Program for Survivors (T*A*P*S). Contact the Office of Veteran Military Education for more detailed information.

Provides a broad range of services to New York State residents. Because of educational and economic circumstances, these students would otherwise be unable to attend a postsecondary educational institution. All HEOP candidates must apply to the college through the general admissions process even if they were introduced to the HEOP by members of the HEOP team. Candidates who want to be considered for HEOP should be sure to request financial aid assistance on their general admissions application. The HEOP team reviews all potential candidate applications to ensure compliance with New York State guidelines. Financial Aid must be completed and filed with all supporting documentation for consideration. Transfer students must provide verification of their participation in another opportunity program. The HEOP team interviews all students who meet the academic and economic guidelines. College Readiness exams are scheduled alongside the interview. The number of students admitted into this program is limited, so students are strongly encouraged to apply and complete all the steps in the admissions process as early as possible for the upcoming year. Call for more detailed information.

Works to enhance quality of life, financial stability, and economic independence for individuals and families. Offers one-stop assistance in a confidential environment to community members. Assistance available year round to help families improve financial management skills and succeed in the workforce. Services include: - Benefits Eligibility and Assistance - Financial Education Workshops - One-on-One Financial Mentoring - Banking Assistance - Education and Career Counseling - Resume and Job Development - Homeownership Assistance - College Entrance Assistance - Assistance completing the Federal Application For Student Aid (FAFSA) - Free Community Events - Free Tax Preparation Assistance for income eligible taxpayers (see separate listing for VITA at Buffalo Federation of Neighborhood Centers)

Serves the unemployed and underemployed community of Erie County through our STEPS Program Initiative. We identify employment opportunities from local employers and match them with skilled workers. Serves the educational and training needs of the community through college prep services and FAFSA submission assistance.

Services include enrichment courses in math, science, engineering, technology, and computing; tutoring; academic advisement; internships; counseling; SAT preparation workshops; college admissions and financial aid seminars; and career planning activities. Program staff provide services during the summer as well as throughout the academic year. Offers tutoring positions to undergraduate students in their sophomore through senior years as well as to graduate students at Buffalo State College.

After school program that focuses on academics, life skills, and career and college exploration. Teens participate in classroom and group lessons in a safe environment. Summer program is for 6 weeks and during the six week period, Monday-Thursday (or four days a week), the students work at the designated internship site and Fridays (or 1 day a week) the students work on life skills, career and college exploration.

Offers guidance to teenagers and young adults who want to go to college or technical school, including with help searching for financial assistance. Also provides pre-job training with interview skills, resume writing, entering the military, etc.

Provides career counseling to individuals to help them with appropriate job choices based on skills and knowledge, which includes helping them with the process of going back to school (how to apply, financial aid, trade school or college, etc.)

Higher education for educationally and economically challenged teens and young adults through counseling, workshops, financial support, which empower young people to take positive steps to improve their lives. preparation for GED exam, life skills training, pre-employment training, job placement, and referral services for students who are at risk, having problems staying in school, dropouts, or are involved in minor crimes.

Provides assistance for individuals with disabilities looking for college opportunities.

Represents a cooperative effort between the Suffolk County Community College and the Longwood Central School District, governmental agencies and business and industry to provide a unique, comprehensive and supportive environment for students for students who may be at risk of dropping out of school. LPP is funded by a grant from the New York State Education Department. The Liberty Partnerships Program serves those students in grades 7-12 who may not be reaching their academic potential by providing academic services that will improve their ability to complete high school and successfully enter postsecondary education or the workforce. LPP students who are juniors and seniors are also eligible to enroll in a two-semester program that leads successful students to one college credit upon completion. This offering contains a one-semester non-credit course that focuses on reading, writing, study skills, critical thinking and computer skills. The second semester course exposes students to topics of interest to college students and enhances their basic research skills. Additional credit-bearing courses are offered to students who successfully complete this sequence. LPP Program Services include: College preparatory coursework; Suffolk County Community College Seminar (leads to 1.0 college credits); LPP club and newsletter; Team building experiences; Cultural enrichment activities and field trips; Counseling; Tutoring and college placement test; ACT/SAT preparation classes; Regents review sessions; Student and parent leadership sessions and Workforce preparation which includes visits to and internships with business, industry and local colleges. For further information, contact Elizabeth Altman at (631) 451-4109 or Hagar Ali at (631) 451-4042.

Offers staff which is ready to work with you to make earning your degree possible and affordable. Students can request a review of previous college credits and military training with our Evaluated Education Plan option. Empire State College serves not only active service military personnel, but also members of the following groups: Veterans; Department of Defense agency employees; Spouses of active duty and activated Guard and Reserve service members worldwide; Stateside Spouse Education Assistance Program and Tragedy Assistant Program for Survivors (T*A*P*S). Contact the Office of Veteran Military Education for more detailed information.

Offers courses in Test Prep. Sample course offerings include: GRE Prep Series; LSAT-Preparation-Series; SAT/ACT Prep Series; Prepare for GED t Series; Prepare for the GED® Test; SAT/ACT Prep Course - Part 1; Praxis Core Preparation; SAT/ACT Prep Course - Part 2; GRE Preparation - Part 1 (Verbal and Analytical); Prepare for the GED® Math Test; GRE Preparation - Part 2 (Quantitative); GMAT Preparation and Intermediate CompTIA A+ Certification Prep (Self-Paced Tutorial). Courses vary each semester. Call for more detailed information.