Who We Are

• CUNY EDGE envisions a world in which all people have access to the educational opportunities and support they need to realize academic success, a sustainable career, and a brighter future.
• CUNY EDGE’s mission is to help CUNY students who are receiving public assistance achieve academic excellence, graduate on time, and find employment.

• ASAP
• Black Male Empowerment Cooperative (BMEC)

• College Discovery
• College Now
  
• Honors Program

Services

• CUNY EDGE provides structured, effective programming to help students complete their degree.
• The crux of CUNY EDGE’s work is individualized academic, personal, and career planning support.
• We encourage consistent enrollment in courses each semester and enrollment in intersession classes, as needed
• We promote a culture of academic excellence
• We connect students to work opportunities while in school and provide career development services for job placement after graduation.
• Advisors and other staff members lead a personal and professional development seminar series each semester to assist students with goal-setting, career development, and self-advocacy.
• CUNY EDGE collaborates with other college offices to best support our students.
• Students can participate in other CUNY programs such as ASAP, College Discovery, and SEEK at the same time as CUNY EDGE.

The HRA Fellowship Program (FP)

• CUNY EDGE staff identify available work opportunities on campus.
• HRA determines eligibility and the number of hours each student is assigned.

• We screen and match students to appropriate sites, taking into consideration their majors, interests, and experience.
• Students gain invaluable professional experience and build their resumes.
• Students are able to work up to 19 hours per week.

Contact CUNY EDGE Office