COLLEGE PROGRAM
Why should I join?
A college degree isn’t just the best way to get a good paying job, it’s a chance to explore ideas and the world in a supportive environment. The College Program at Grace Outreach is designed to help you get into college and to support you while you get your degree. Our virtual College Program classes help you get ready to start college. Our instruction is designed to familiarize you with college-level work and to establish good study habits.
Classes
We currently offer 4 college program class sessions throughout the year.
2024 College Prep Calendar*
Spring 1 Cycle: 1/23/2024- 3/7/2024 (6 weeks of programming plus 1 week off to align with NYC DOE midwinter recess) Deadline to apply: 1/12/2024 (exceptions can be made right up until start date)
Spring 2 Cycle: 4/9/2024-5/23/2024 (6 weeks of programming plus 1 week off to align with NYC DOE Spring Break ) Deadline to apply: 3/29/2024 (exceptions can be made right up until start date)
Summer Cycle: 6/25/2024- 7/23/2024 (4 weeks of programming ) Deadline to apply: 6/14/2024 (exceptions can be made right up until start date)
**Longer break between these cycles and the final cycle of the year because July & August are the busiest months. We are working with three cycles worth of students to start in the fall semester.
Fall Cycle: 9/17/2024- 10/24/2024 (6 weeks) Deadline to apply: 9/6/2024 (exceptions can be made right up until start date)
We will accept students on a rolling basis in September and October based on the complexity of their individual circumstances.
*These dates and cycle lengths are subject to change.
Tutoring, Mentorship, and Community Events
We mentor you on scheduling, classes, scholarships, and transferring to 4-year schools. We tutor you through virtual classes and additional one-on-one support. Once enrolled in college, you can come back for tutoring assistance with your college classes by making appointments with College Program staff! Our community is one of the best parts of Grace Outreach. The College Program hosts quarterly alumni gatherings designed to bring current and former students together to share experiences.
The College and Career Bridge Program
The College and Career Bridge Program is a program blending our college and career support together, as most of our students need to work during college. The program meets a growing need for individuals to receive ongoing college, career and technology training after they achieve their High School Equivalency or High School Diploma. This blended program helps students navigate college and align education choices to defined career paths. The College and Career Bridge empowers students to attain their goals and achieve economic independence
College Application and Financial Aid
We work alongside you to apply for City University New York (CUNY) or SUNY colleges and for federal and state financial aid (FAFSA and TAP).
Requirements
-A high school or HSE Diploma
-Access to a device (computer/ laptop/ iPad/ smartphone) and wireless service
Get started!
To apply, fill out an enrollment form, found in the top right corner of the screen.
Resources
Founded in 1847, the City University of New York is one of the leading public university systems in the world. CUNY has over 270,000 students enrolled across all five boroughs through its network of 7 community colleges, 13 four-year colleges, and 4 graduate universities.
If you are an incoming CUNY student who has not passed one or more sections of the CUNY Assessment Tests, then CUNY Start may be a good program for you. CUNY Start provides intensive preparation in academic reading/writing, pre-college mathematics, and “college success” advisement for students with significant remedial needs.
If you are an incoming CUNY student who has not passed one or more sections of the CUNY Assessment Tests, then CUNY Start may be a good program for you. CUNY Start provides intensive preparation in academic reading/writing, pre-college mathematics, and “college success” advisement for students with significant remedial needs.
For college bound students who speak English as a second language, CLIP is an option for ESL students who prefer a full-time immersion approach to their English language studies that does not draw upon their financial aid allocation, and is offered at the beginning, intermediate and advanced levels. CLIP is designed primarily for first-time freshmen with English language needs who have not yet passed the CUNY Assessment Tests in Reading and/or Writing
The Empire Opportunity Program (EOP) provides access, academic support, and financial assistance to economically and educationally disadvantaged students who are residents of New York State. The SUNY Empire EOP serves students at all stages of life and learning, full-time or part-time throughout the state.
Estimate your total cost for attending college with the CUNY net price calculator.
Estimate your total cost for attending college with the SUNY net price calculator.
Apply for the College Program
FAQs
The Grace Outreach program has a $50 registration fee for our daytime program which includes a TASC calculator. There is also a $40 return fee for former students returning to Grace Outreach.
For more information regarding the GED exam, visit the State Education Department’s website.