The Access to College Excellence (ACE) program provides additional services and support to students who are both academically and financially disadvantaged and possess the desire and potential to earn a college degree.
For questions regarding the ACE program please contact the Office of Opportunity Programs at 607-436-2407 or 607-436-2496.
Admissions Process
Apply using the SUNY Application or Common Application. Complete all requests for additional information as soon as possible. Additional information will include but may not be limited to:
-
ACE Supplemental Financial Information form - Family/personal financial documents
- Letters of recommendation
Academic Eligibility
- Cumulative high school average of 80 or higher or a GED/TASC score of 2380 or higher
- Minimum combined SAT score of 800 (test dates prior to March 1, 2016) or 880 (test dates after March 1, 2016) or ACT composite of 16
- Students must be ineligible for admission to SUNY Oneonta under general admission requirements
Eligibility
To be eligible for admission through ACE you must meet all of the criteria below:
- Be a resident of New York State
- Be a recipient of a high school diploma or GED/TASC
- Be of the first generation in your family to obtain a college degree
- Meets the following family income requirements
| Access to College Excellence (ACE) Economic Eligibility Guidelines Academic Year 2016-2017 |
|
|---|---|
| Household Size (including head of household) |
Income |
| 1 | $27,473 |
| 2 | $37,046 |
| 3 | $46,620 |
| 4 | $56,194 |
| 5 | $65,768 |
| 6 | $75,341 |
| 7 | $84,939 |
| 8 | $94,559 |
*For each additional family member, add $9,620
Subject to change for 2017-18.
If you are a ward of the State, under foster care without parental support, or are primarily dependent on public assistance, the financial requirements have been met.
Benefits
- Additional Financial Grant
- Peer Academic Coaching Effort (PACE)
- Personal, academic and financial counseling