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 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
| Household Size (including head of household)* |
Income |
|---|---|
| 1 | $27,889 |
| 2 | $37,555 |
| 3 | $47,221 |
| 4 | $56,887 |
| 5 | $66,554 |
| 6 | $76,220 |
| 7 | $85,886 |
| 8 | $95,552 |
*For each additional family member, add $9,666
Subject to change for 2019-20.
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