Eligibility

Students must satisfy the following requirements prior to enrollment:

  • Earned a high school or high school equivalency diploma.
  • Completed all CUNY Admissions requirements, admitted to Hostos Community college and eligible to register for classes.
  • Have developmental needs in English and/or Math based on CUNY proficiency index placements.
  • Able to commit to an intensive academic schedule and actively participate in classes.
  • *Jump Start students are required to file for FASFA and TAP prior to the start of the semester, to cover tuition for their eligible credit course.

Please note: 

  • CUNY Start is not appropriate for students seeking to learn English as a second language.  Please visit the CLIP program website for more information about intensive ESL program offerings.
  • CUNY Start cannot provide student visas/I-20. Please visit the International Students SEVIS I-20 Process website for more information.

Learn More!

Contact us at 718-518-6851 or by email if you have any questions.