How to Apply
If you are a new Tuition Assistance applicant, you must participate in the College Bound Workshop before enrolling in a degree, LPN or hospital-based program for the first time.
1199SEIU members must also come in to the Fund during an Intake Period to receive pre-approval of all proposed courses before registering.
To apply for tuition assistance, you must submit a General Enrollment form, in person, with the required supporting documents, including a:
- Copy of your two most recent pay stubs
- Letter from your employer verifying your employment status
- Copy of your CUNY scores (if they're less than 10 years old)
- Copy of your student transcripts from all previous college course work
- Letter of acceptance from your school indicating:
- The professional degree, certificate or diploma sought
- Requirements for completion of your program of study
- The length of the program and
- Your expected date of completion.
You must also:
- Provide proof of application for Financial Aid (even if you don't think that you qualify for it)
- Submit a letter from your dean indicating degree program, major and your expected date of graduation
- Interview with Fund Admissions or Tuition Assistance staff
- Take and pass a general assessment or the CUNY Skills Assessment Test, or show proof of previous, valid passing scores on either of these tests or a SUNY assessment test
- Get approval to participate in the Tuition Assistance program, and
- Register for your courses.