Affording College

 Affording College 2005
Como pagar la universidad 2005*

Features: an overview of the financial aid process and descriptions of the major financial aid programs, plus a locator map and contact information for the 100+ private colleges and universities.

Affording College

Affording College 2006 [1.14MB]

Como pagar la universidad 2006 [1.14MB]

Features: an overview of the financial aid process and descriptions of the major financial aid programs, plus a locator map, and contact information for the 100+ private colleges and universities in New York state.

Your College Search 2005 - New York's 100+ Private Colleges and Universities

 Pages 1-27 - Features: Campus Locator Map, Academic Programs [1.1Mb]
 Pages 27-44 - Features: Campus Profiles, Calendar [670K]

Busca una universidad 2005 - 100+ Colegios y Universidades Privadas en Nueva York

 Pages 1-27 - Localizador de recintos; Programas academicos [1Mb]
Pages 27-44 - Perfil de los recintos; Calendario [770K]

College Connections Newsletter - Archive of 2007-2009

A two-page newsletter for counselors and interested parents. The goal of the cIcu College Connections monthly newsletter will be to share information about:

• College admissions
• Financial Aid
• New York’s 100+ independent (private, not-for-profit) colleges and universities in a “Featured Campuses” section
• Notes about and links to recent research
• Web addresses to interesting sites with information for you, your students, and their families
• cIcu outreach activities and publications

December 2009 - Vol. 3, No. 4 - includes topics on social networking
           December 2009 Spanish Edition
November 2009 - Vol. 3, No. 3 - includes information on common mistakes and tips for the college application.
October 2009 - Vol. 3, No. 2 - includes information on college interviews and college fairs.  
October 2009 Spanish Edition
September 2009 - Vol. 3, No. 1 - includes information on college timelines for high school juniors and seniors. September 2009 Spanish Edition         

May 2009 - Vol. 2, No. 9 - includes information on Outreach and Enrichment Programs.
April 2009 - Vol. 2, No. 8 - includes topics on the environment.
          April 2009 Spanish Edition
March 2009 - Vol. 2, No. 7 - includes information on careers in education.
          March 2009 Spanish Edition
February 2009 - Vol. 2, No. 6 - includes information on careers in public service.
          February 2009 Spanish Edition
January 2009 - Vol. 2, No. 5 - includes information on College Goal Sunday, resources for completing the FAFSA and a selection of upcoming Open Houses.
December 2008 - Vol. 2, No. 4 - includes tips on creating a successful financial aid night; resources focusing on fiancial aid materials for counselors; and information about cIcu's newly released financial aid publications, Affording College and Como pagar la universidad.
November 2008 - Vol. 2, No. 3 - includes a focus on writing the college application essay, college-level writing and the Universal College Application.
October 2008 - Vol. 2, No. 2 - includes a focus on college applications, an application glossary, and an update on the Latino College Fair.
September 2008 - Vol. 2, No. 1 - includes a focus on preparing for and finding college visits, links to virtual tours, and information on a Free Latino College Fair on October 25, 2008.
May 2008 - Vol. 1, No. 6 - a focus on Hispanic students
April 2008 - Vol. 1, No. 5 - a focus on the environment
March 2008 - Vol 1, No. 4 - a focus on study abroad opportunities
February 2008 - Vol. 1, No. 3 - focuses on the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields
January 2008 - Vol. 1, No. 2 - highlights include a focus on nursing and resources for students interested in the health professions
December 2007 - Vol. 1, No. 1 - includes information on cIcu's Classroom College Quest workshops, resources for high school and college preparation and comparing colleges

Affording College

Affording College 2004 [ 510K]
Como pagar la universidad 2004* [ 540K]

Features: an overview of the financial aid process and descriptions of the major financial aid programs, plus a contact directory for the 100+ private colleges and universities.

Your College Search 2006 - New York's 100+ Private Colleges and Universities

 Your College Search 2006 - Features: Campus Profiles, Academic Programs, Campus Locator Map, Calendar [1.42 MB]

Affording College 2010-11

Affording College

Como pagar la universidad

Features: an overview of the financial aid process and descriptions of the major financial aid programs, plus a locator map containing contact information for the 100+ private colleges and universities in New York state.

Your College Search 2007 - New York's 100+ Private Colleges and Universities

Your College Search 2007 - Features: Campus Profiles, Academic Programs, Campus Locator Map, Calendar [3.2MB]

College for Me / ¡Quiero ir a la universidad!*

College for Me / ¡Quiero ir a la universidad!* [296K]

A side-by-side English/Spanish 4-page brochure/worksheet for 8th grade students encouraging them to think about college with tips on how to make it happen.

Admissions and Financial Aid Bulletin

Admissions & Financial Aid Bulletin - a resource for high school seniors, their families and school counselors (E-mail to request a copy).

Click here for more information about the Admissions and Financial Aid Bulletin.

From Me to You / De mi para ti*

A series of letters (English one side/Spanish the other) written by college or high school students to 8th - 11th grade students.

Vol. 3, No. 1 / volumen 3, numero 1 -- Lucky* [75K]

Message: College student writing to high school students about skills that are important in college such as taking good notes and managing time effectively.

Vol. 3, No. 2 / volumen 3, numero 2 -- Joy* [75K] 

Message: High school student writing to high school students about the meaningful and also fun experience of attending a weekend college residential program called "Camp College."

Vol. 3, No. 3 / volumen 3, numero 3 -- Adam* [75K]

Message: College student to writing to high school students about the importance of high school course selection and participating in extracurricular activities.

Vol. 2, No. 5 / volumen 2, numero 5 -- College Search Worksheet* [48K]

Message: A checklist for finding your way as you begin to collect and look at information about colleges.

Vol. 2, No. 4 / volumen 2, numero 4 -- Edward* [104K]

Message: College student to high school students sharing how his college dream was made possible because of financial aid programs, specifically the Higher Education Opportunity Program and the Tuition Assistance Program.

Vol. 2, No. 3 / volumen 2, numero 3 -- James* [80K]

Message: College student to high school students relating some common concerns about going to college and encouraging making the best of high school opportunities in preparation for college.

Vol. 2, No. 2 / volumen 2, numero 2 -- Mike* [121K]

Message: College student to 9th grade students talking about the first few months in high school -- managing your time and getting help if you need it, doing your best.

Vol. 2, No. 1 / volumen 2, numero 1 -- Apryl* [135K]

Message: College student to 9th grade students sharing what to expect when beginning high school -- making friends and getting involved.

Vol. 1, No. 1 / volumen 1, numero 1 -- Maureen* [119K]

Message: 12th grade student to 8th grade students -- looking back on high school and the college application process.

Your College Search 2002 -
New York's 100+ Private Colleges and Universities

Pages 1-17 - Features: Campus Locator Map, Academic Programs
Pages 18-32 - Features: Campus Profiles
Quick List - Features: Campus Phone, Web and Degrees
Check List - Features: A College Search Worksheet

Busca una universidad 2002 -
100+ Colegios y Universidades Privadas en Nueva York

Pages 1-17 - Features: Campus Locator Map, Academic Programs
Pages 18-32 - Features: Campus Profiles
Quick List - Features: Campus Phone, Web and Degrees 
Check List - Features: A College Search Worksheet

Your College Search 2003 -
New York's 100+ Private Colleges and Universities

 Pages 1-17 - Features: Campus Locator Map, Academic Programs
 Pages 18-32 - Features: Campus Profiles
 Quick List - Features: Campus Phone, Web and Degrees 
 Check List - Features: A College Search Worksheet

Busca una universidad 2003 -
100+ Colegios y Universidades Privadas en Nueva York

 Pages 1-17 - Features: Campus Locator Map, Academic Programs
 Pages 18-32 - Features: Campus Profiles
 Quick List - Features: Campus Phone, Web and Degrees 
 Check List - Features: A College Search Worksheet

On-line Initiatives - Financial Aid and College Admissions, a PowerPoint® presentation for NYSFAAA Region IV School Counselors Workshop November 28, 2001. Click here to download the powerpoint file.

Your College Search 2004 - New York's 100+ Private Colleges and Universities

 Pages 1-17 - Features: Campus Locator Map, Academic Programs
 Pages 18-32 - Features: Campus Profiles
 Quick List - Features: Campus Phone, Web and Degrees
 Check List - Features: A College Search Worksheet

Building College Connections: Visits and More

This workshop describes various college visit models and other campus enrichment activities to provide ideas about the effectiveness of these initiatives for students, schools, and the broader communities. Presented at the 2007 NCCEP National Conference in San Francisco, July 23, 2007.

Your College Search 2001 -
New York's 100+ Private Colleges and Universities

 College Selection How To
 Como seleccionar una universidad

Features: what to look for in a college, campus locator map, college search worksheet, quick List, affording your college of choice.

Your College Search 2001 -
New York's 100+ Private Colleges and Universities

 Acedemic Programs
 Programas Acadamicos 

Features: a listing of more than 500 academic offerings at more than 100 private colleges and universities, and a locator map.

Your College Search 2001 -
New York's 100+ Private Colleges and Universities

 Campus Profiles
 Perfil de los Recintos 

Features: brief profiles of the colleges, contact information, a locator map.

Affording College

Affording College 2003 [ 220K]
Como pagar la universidad 2003* [ 200K]

Features: an overview of the financial aid process and descriptions of the major financial aid programs, plus a contact directory for the 100+ private colleges and universities.

Affording College

Affording College 2002 [ 220K]
Como pagar la universidad 2002* [ 200K]

Features: an overview of the financial aid process and descriptions of the major financial aid programs, plus a contact directory for the 100+ private colleges and universities.

Poster

College for Me -- Poster 2001* [131K]

An image file of the College for Me poster developed for the NYGEAR UP grant project.

Affording College

Affording College 2001 [ 220K]
Como pagar la universidad 2001* [ 200K]

Features: an overview of the financial aid process and descriptions of the major financial aid programs, plus a contact directory for the 100+ private colleges and universities.

In Gear -- NYGEAR UP in New York newsletter -- Vol. 5, No. 1 -- 2005* [460K]
This eighth newsletter about the 1999-2005 GEAR UP cohort in New York includes highlights of activities undertaken in 2004-05 by the state's NYGEAR UP subgrant sites and sector partners plus highlights of events at the federal GEAR UP programs across the state. Also included are data on college-going rates. Two stories feature some of our college-bound GEAR UP students who share their ideas and experiences. A center section in the newsletter includes written work by GEAR UP Students.

In Gear -- NYGEAR UP in New York newsletter -- Vol. 4, No. 2 -- 2005* [530K]

This seventh newsletter about GEAR UP in New York includes profiles of the state's GEAR UP grant participants (NYGEAR UP subgrant sites and sector partners) plus highlights of the federal GEAR UP programs across the state. Also included are feature stories on CUNY Consortium Vanguard HS, as well as a story about CUNY Consortium's week-long Upstate New York college
tour. A center section in the newsletter includes visual and written work by GEAR UP students.

In Gear -- NYGEAR UP in New York newsletter -- Vol. 4, No. 1 -- 2004* [430K]

This sixth newsletter about GEAR UP in New York includes profiles of the state's GEAR UP grant participants (NYGEAR UP subgrant sites and sector partners) plus highlights of the federal GEAR UP programs across the state. Also included are feature stories on the St. John's University NYGEAR UP program at Long Island City HS and 16 other area high schools, as well as a story about a student-initiated workshop on resume writing at Saunders Trade and Technical HS, a Yonkers Public Schools NYGEAR UP site. A center
section in the newsletter includes visual and written work by GEAR UP students.

In Gear -- NYGEAR UP in New York newsletter -- Vol. 3, No. 2 -- 2003* [430K]
This fifth newsletter about GEAR UP in New York includes not only profiles of the state's GEAR UP grant participants (NYGEAR UP subgrant sites and sector partners), but also, for the first time, highlights of the federal GEAR UP programs across the state. Also included are feature stories on the CUNY GEAR UP programs at Brandeis HS in Manhattan and at Bushwick HS in Brooklyn, as well as a story about SUNY Westchester Community College's GEAR UP programs at Peekskill HS and at Port Chester HS. This
issue again includes a good selection of visual and written work by GEAR UP students.

In Gear -- NYGEAR UP newsletter -- Vol. 3, No. 1 -- Autumn 2002* [324K]
The fourth newsletter for the NYGEAR UP state grant participants (subgrant site directors, partners, sectors, parents) outlining each site's Focus, Highlights and Successes, Plans and Priorities; featuring the Syracuse University GEAR UP program, and The Long Island University "Project Soar" GEAR UP program; and contains visual and written work by GEAR UP students.

In Gear -- NYGEAR UP newsletter -- Vol. 2, No. 2 -- Spring 2002* [315K]

The third newsletter for the NYGEAR UP state grant participants (subgrant site directors, partners, sectors, parents) outlining each site's Focus, Highlights and Successes, Plans and Priorities; featuring Copaigue Public Schools and The New Rochelle Partnership; and contains written work by NYGEAR UP students.

In Gear -- NYGEAR UP newsletter -- Vol. 2, No. 1 -- Autumn 2001* [153K]

The second newsletter for the NYGEAR UP state grant participants (subgrant site directors, partners, sectors, parents) outlining each site's Focus, Highlights and Successes, Plans and Priorities, and includes a focus on Rochester Institute of Technology and SUNY Cobleskill.

In Gear -- NYGEAR UP newsletter-- Vol. 1, No. 1 -- March 2001* [124K]

The inaugural newsletter for the NYGEAR UP state grant participants (subgrant site directors, partners, sectors, parents) outlining each site's Focus, Highlights
and Successes, Plans and Priorities.