{"id":1245,"date":"2024-10-30T05:13:05","date_gmt":"2024-10-30T05:13:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brownsvillenews.org\/welcome-to-cuny-opening-new-doors-for-nyc-students\/"},"modified":"2024-10-30T05:13:05","modified_gmt":"2024-10-30T05:13:05","slug":"welcome-to-cuny-opening-new-doors-for-nyc-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brownsvillenews.org\/?p=1245","title":{"rendered":"“Welcome to CUNY”: Opening New Doors for NYC Students"},"content":{"rendered":"

The City University of New York (CUNY) and NYC Public Schools (NYCPS) just launched the \u201cWelcome to CUNY\u201d campaign, bringing a personal invitation to NYC high school seniors to consider CUNY as their next step. With waived application fees and letters in multiple languages, this campaign aims to clear financial hurdles and spotlight CUNY as a high-quality, accessible college option right in the heart of New York City.<\/p>\n

A United Front for NYC\u2019s Future<\/h2>\n

CUNY Chancellor F\u00e9lix V. Matos Rodr\u00edguez and NYC Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos joined forces to make higher education affordable and within reach for NYC\u2019s graduating seniors. Eligible students have until November 15 to take advantage of the application fee waiver, a small but impactful step toward broadening college access. With over 80% of CUNY\u2019s incoming class last year hailing from NYC\u2019s public high schools\u2014especially Brooklyn Tech with nearly 400 CUNY students\u2014this effort strengthens the deep ties between NYC\u2019s schools and its public university system.<\/p>\n

\u201cWaiving fees and sending personalized letters is our way of saying, \u2018We want you here,\u2019\u201d said Matos Rodr\u00edguez. \u201cTogether with NYC Public Schools, we\u2019re committed to breaking down barriers so all students have a shot at an excellent college education close to home.\u201d<\/p>\n

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CUNY Chancellor with Brooklyn Tech Students<\/p><\/div>\n

Streamlined Paths to College Success<\/h2>\n

Each senior receives a personalized letter, complete with a QR code for quick access to CUNY\u2019s admissions resources, financial aid options, and even virtual enrollment counselors. NYCPS seniors in the class of 2025 are guaranteed admission to CUNY\u2019s community colleges, giving them a fresh start on an affordable degree. With top reasons to choose CUNY front and center\u2014including diversity, affordability, and academic excellence\u2014the campaign highlights CUNY\u2019s unique advantages and aligns with Gov. Kathy Hochul\u2019s College Application Month to make applying to college more accessible than ever.<\/p>\n

Preparing Students for College and Beyond<\/h2>\n

The Adams Administration is also supporting this effort through NYCPS and CUNY\u2019s shared college and career readiness programs, like College Now, which offers early college credit, and FutureReadyNYC, providing nearly 15,000 students with career-oriented classes. To help students shape their futures, NYCPS college and career coaches are on standby, assisting grads with everything from navigating college enrollment to finding direct employment pathways.<\/p>\n

\u201cEvery student deserves a pathway to a bright future, and NYC\u2019s public schools are here to make sure they see it,\u201d said Aviles-Ramos. \u201cOur partnership with CUNY is key in breaking down historical barriers, empowering our students to take their next steps.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Photo Credit: CUNY<\/p><\/div>\n

Nationally Recognized Impact<\/h2>\n

In a nod to its forward-thinking approach, CUNY recently earned the Higher Education Innovation Award in Washington, D.C., for its CUNY FAST program, which equips college students to guide NYC high schoolers through financial aid applications and provides in-person support across city schools and libraries.<\/p>\n

A Proud Legacy of Access<\/h2>\n

CUNY has been central to New York\u2019s educational landscape, with 233,000 students taking steps toward a brighter future. Over 80% of CUNY graduates stay local, contributing to NYC\u2019s economy, culture, and civic life. With a legacy of inclusivity and access, CUNY remains dedicated to helping all New Yorkers succeed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The City University of New York (CUNY) and NYC Public Schools (NYCPS) just launched the \u201cWelcome to CUNY\u201d campaign, bringing a personal invitation to NYC high school seniors to consider CUNY as their next step. With waived application fees and letters in multiple languages, this campaign aims to clear financial hurdles and spotlight CUNY as […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1246,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1245","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-education"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/brownsvillenews.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1245","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/brownsvillenews.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/brownsvillenews.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/brownsvillenews.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/brownsvillenews.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1245"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/brownsvillenews.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1245\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/brownsvillenews.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/1246"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/brownsvillenews.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1245"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/brownsvillenews.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1245"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/brownsvillenews.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1245"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}