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What is ASAP?
ASAP is a comprehensive program designed to help motivated community college students earn their degrees as quickly as possible, with a goal of graduating at least 50% of students within three years. ASAP is supported by the City and State of New York, the Robin Hood Foundation, and the Stella and Charles Guttman Foundation.
ASAP Benefits
As an ASAP student, you receive the following benefits:
- A dedicated advisor to guide your progress from entry to graduation
- A scholarship covering tuition and mandatory fees for any gap after applying your financial aid award (for students receiving financial aid)
- Free unlimited MetroCard
- Textbook assistance to reduce (or eliminate) the cost of textbooks
- Special registration options that help you get the classes you need that also fit your schedule
- Building career development competencies with our Career Specialists and academic support services
- Opportunity to take classes with fellow ASAP students to foster and build your network
If you are interested in participating in the ASAP program, submit an ASAP Interest Form. Once the form is submitted, a member of the Recruitment team will reach out to you.
If you have any questions, contact the ASAP Recruitment team at asap@hostos.cuny.edu.
Why Join ASAP?
Due to a variety of stressors and responsibilities, many community college students are not able to complete their associate degrees in a timely manner. ASAP helps to eliminate these stressors by providing select community college students with the academic, social and financial support they need to graduate with an Associate in Arts or Associate in Applied Science degree in no more than three years.
Eligibility
To be eligible for ASAP, you must meet the following criteria:
- Be a current or newly accepted student at Hostos Community College
- Be skills proficient in English (Reading/Writing) and Math OR require no more than two semesters of developmental support based on the CUNY Proficiency Score Index
- Be a NYC or NYS resident
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) application
- Students who do not receive financial aid may join ASAP, however, they will not be eligible to receive the tuition gap scholarship
- Agree to enter into a full-time associate degree program in an approved major and graduate within six semesters from the time of entry.
- ASAP at Hostos does not accept students majoring in Radiology Technology or Dental Hygiene
- Be a continuing/transfer student with less than 21 credits
- Be a continuing student with a minimum of 2.0 GPA
Steps to Join ASAP at Hostos
Step 1: Be a current Hostos student or Apply to Hostos Community College.
Step 2: File for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) application each year.*
Step 3: Accept your offer of admission and complete all admissions requirements.
Step 4: Fill out an ASAP Interest Form. Click here to submit a form. Once the form is submitted, a member of the Recruitment Team will reach out to you.
*All ASAP and ACE students (US Citizens and Permanent Residents) must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) application each year, and accept any federal and state grant aid awarded (Pell, SEOG, TAP). Students not in receipt of financial aid but otherwise eligible may join, but may not receive a tuition waiver. See the CUNY Financial Aid Brochure <pdf>.
Not eligible to file for Financial aid? No problem! You can still join ASAP and receive all the ASAP benefits except for the tuition and fee gap scholarship. Students must notify the recruitment team for further instructions. The New York State Dream Act helps students receive state aid, including TAP, Excelsior, and other state-administered scholarships. Visit www.hesc.ny.gov/dream for eligibility and to apply.
Financial Aid 101:
How to Navigate the Financial Aid Application Process
Programs of Study
ASAP seeks to support students in various majors provided the maximum amount of credits necessary to graduate does not exceed 60 credit hours.
ASAP at HOSTOS accepts all of the majors in the following degree programs:
Associate In Arts (A.A.) Degree Programs
Associate In Science (A.S.) Degree Programs
Associate In Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree Programs
ASAP at HOSTOS does NOT accept the following majors:
For more information email the ASAP Recruitment team at asap@hostos.cuny.edu.
Student Stories
ASAP at HOSTOS serves a vibrant group of students. These students represent a broad range of ages, backgrounds, and academic aspirations. ASAP has been a powerful influence in their lives—read their ASAP story.
Hostos ASAP 2019 Stories

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CHRISTOPHER YENCHKO
My biggest fear about coming back to school was handling the finances. Not long after, I came across the ASAP Program. The program helped to alleviate many of the burdens that came along with me going back to school as a non-traditional student and low-income student. They covered what financial aid did not cover and included funds for textbooks, provided me with the blessing of an unlimited MetroCard per semester, and offered stellar advisement to help me navigate a very unfamiliar and confusing academic world.
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LUIS BAEZ
When I first started college, I found the environment intimidating and struggled to feel comfortable. That changed when someone introduced me to the ASAP program. Beyond the fact of providing a MetroCard, ASAP has been a tremendous support system in my academic journey. They offered me guidance on class selections, mentorship for future success, and, most importantly, helping me overcome my initial fears. Thanks to ASAP, I’ve realized that college isn’t as intimidating as it first seemed; in fact, it’s much more enjoyable when you have the right support. |
If you are interested in participating in the ASAP program, please contact us by email at asap@hostos.cuny.edu
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm
Phone: (718) 518-6606
Email: asap@hostos.cuny.edu
Address: Hostos Community College
Hostos ASAP
429 Grand Concourse, 2nd Floor
Bronx, NY 10451
Room: M-Building, 200
Meet the staff
Directors

Siddique Mohamed Chrystal Joseph Ebony Pulley
ASAP Director Associate Director of Associate Director
Collaborative Strategy of Advisement
Office Staff
ASAP Academic Advisors
ASAP Ambassadors
ASAP Peer Mentors
ASAP College Assistant
Sada Johnson Steven Diaz Jean Garcia Yaport
College Assistant College Assistant College Assistant
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Hostos ASAP
429 Grand Concourse, 2nd floor
Bronx, NY 10451
Telephone: (718) 518-6606
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