ASAP Program at Herkimer College
Advancing Success in Associate Pathways (ASAP) is an opportunity program that helps motivated students successfully complete their degree within three years. ASAP provides academic and financial support to eligible students accepted into the program.
Student Benefits
ASAP students will receive additional academic and financial support as follows:
Academic Support:
- Regular meetings with an ASAP program advisement specialist
- Tutoring support
- ASAP special events
- Career development workshops
Financial Support:
- All ASAP|ACE students in receipt of at least $1 in federal or NYS grant aid will receive the following financial supports:
- a Cost of Attendance award ($400 for ASAP)
- textbook assistance ($150/semester)
- a monthly stipend (up to $200/semester)
Eligibility Criteria
New, transfer, returning, and continuing students who meet the criteria below are eligible to apply for the ASAP program for the Fall 2025 semester.
- Must be eligible for in-state tuition
- Must apply for both federal (FAFSA) and state (TAP) financial aid
- Note: Students from mixed-status families are now eligible to apply for NYS financial aid without completing the FAFSA at https://www.hesc.ny.gov/altpath. Students may also reach out to ASAP|ACE staff to learn more about their options to apply for NYS aid.
- Receive at least $1 of federal Pell or NYS grant aid (TAP or Excelsior)
- Must enroll full-time (12 or more credit hours) each semester
- Must not have acquired more than 21 college credits (excluding credits earned while in high school)
- Must enroll in one of the degree programs at Herkimer College.
ASAP Student Responsibilities
To continue your enrollment in the program, ASAP students must:
- maintain full-time status throughout the entire semester (12 or more credit hours) for each semester
- apply for federal and state financial aid each year (or submit an Affidavit of Tuition Payment form)
The Herkimer Advancing Success in Associate Pathways (ASAP) Program is part of the SUNY replication of the City University of New York (CUNY) Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP)