To be eligible for SEEK at CSI, you must:

• be a legal resident of New York State for at least one year prior to entering college;
• be a citizen or have permanent resident status;
• be a high school graduate or recipient of a state-approved equivalency diploma;
• be a first-time freshman —  or be a transfer from SEEK or College Discovery at another CUNY college, or have been previously enrolled in an HEOP or EOP program (private colleges and state college opportunity programs, respectively);
• have a gross family income that meets the New York State guidelines; and
• meet the minimum admissions requirements for entrance into CSI’s Associate degree program

To apply, you must:

• Complete the Special Programs (SEEK and College Discovery) section of the CUNY Freshman Admission Application, either through a paper application or online at www.cuny.edu/admissions
• You must also complete the Financial Aid Student Application (FAFSA). The FAFSA can be submitted in paper form or (for a faster response) electronically through the Internet at www.fafsa.ed.gov/.  You should list all of the CUNY colleges you are considering in your FAFSA. Be aware that not all eligible students are accepted to SEEK; therefore, you should submit your application early to increase your chances of being accepted.

Admission to SEEK is conditional until you have done the following:

• taken the University basic skills assessment tests in reading, writing, and mathematics, unless you are exempted based on your SAT and/or Regents scores;
• attended a summer pre-freshman program if you do not meet the University requirements in all three skills;
• provided required documents that prove your economic eligibility for SEEK; and
• contacted the SEEK Program at CSI at (718) 982-2410 to discuss additional requirements.