Association of Private Colleges (APC)

🚨BREAKING NEWS 🚨— The 2024 #NYSBudget delivers a huge win for college students in New York State! Part-time Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) eligibility has been expanded to include students attending proprietary colleges. In addition, the budget includes significant expansions to TAP, such as: ✅Raising the max income threshold for dependent students ($80K to $125K), independent students ($10K to $30K) & married independent students ($40K to $60K) ✅Increasing the minimum TAP award from $500 to $1,000 We want to thank Governor Kathy Hochul and the NYS Senate and Assembly for investing in our students' futures! We're especially grateful to the Higher Education Committee Chairs Assemblymember Patricia Fahy and Senator Toby Stavisky, as well as our champions Senator Nathalia Fernandez and Assemblymember Alicia Hyndman, who have advocated tirelessly on behalf of our students from the start.

We're shining the spotlight on Monroe University student-athlete, Nisa Llanos! 🌟🏐 Nisa, a standout on the Express women's volleyball team led them to a 2-0 record in Region 15 play and 3-0 overall. Highlights include a match-high 8 kills vs. Roxbury and 3 blocks in a win over Bronx Community College. (📸: Monroe University) #StudentSpotlight

Today is #MedicalAssistantDay! New York School for Medical and Dental Assistants offers a 16-month Medical Assistant Associate Degree program that will provide you with all of the skills you will need to succeed in a rapidly growing field. Learn more: https://loom.ly/YZ0QgtI

Check out some highlights from the Queens College Fair! 📸 The event was hosted by Borough President Donovan Richards at Queens Borough Hall. Students had the opportunity to connect with many members of the APC network including LIM College, Monroe University, School of Visual Arts, and Plaza College. President Guillermo Linares, Ed.D., of the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC), opened the event with inspiring remarks. Thank you to everyone who participated in making this event a success for future college students!

#ICYMI, October is College Application Month (CAM)! 🎓 Many of our member institutions are waiving their application fees, so students can apply for FREE all month long! 💻👍 Don't miss out—this is your chance to take the next step toward your future! ➡️https://loom.ly/iyp58aA

Attention 🗣 Queens High School Students: Borough President Donovan Richards is hosting a college fair at Queens Borough Hall, featuring representatives from dozens of public and private universities across the region with HESC! The fair will feature workshops in multiple languages on securing financial aid and the many ways to pay for higher education. Register at: on.ny.gov/4dKrpyG #Queens #HESC #NYS

We have a full house of APC members in Albany today! Leaders from our colleges are convening to discuss our state and federal goals for the upcoming year. We are focused on addressing the challenges in higher education and strategizing on how we can best serve our students.

Today is #NationalSportsDay! #DidYouKnow APC member colleges have 78 Women's and Men's Athletic Teams? Shoutout to all the dedicated student-athletes who balance academics and sports.

Today, on #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we celebrate the vibrant cultures and deep histories of Native American communities. APC is committed to listening, uplifting, and supporting Indigenous voices on our campuses and being a part of their journeys toward success. We aim to create inclusive spaces, so we can shape a brighter, more equitable future for all! (📸: Elaine Thompson, AP)

October is College Application Month! 🎓 ⭐Several of APC’s member schools are proud to participate in this year’s initiative to remove financial barriers for students by waving their application fees throughout the month of October. We thank Governor Hochul for continuing to champion efforts that encourage high schoolers and prospective students to explore opportunities available to them throughout all four higher education sectors in New York State.