What will I receive?

In addition to financial aid awards (PELL & TAP) you will receive:

  • CD students at Malcolm X FoundationUp to 6 semesters of the CD book stipend when registered full-time.
  • Summer Discover program
  • 75% of activity fee paid by CD
  • Academic support that includes tutoring and supplemental instruction for the CUNY placement tests and remedial courses .
  • An opportunity to become part of the CD Academic Excellence cohort, the HCC Leadership Academy and the Office of Special Programs Leadership Initiative.
  • Information and referrals for scholarship opportunities
  • Opportunities to network
  • Dedicated counseling and academic advisement
  • CD orientation course (SSD)
  • Upon graduation, transfer of benefits (includes the book stipend) to schools who have an opportunity program which includes CUNY, State University and some private schools.
  • A tuition waiver at a SUNY school for completing a Master’s Degree.