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

  • Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) with CSI code: 002698
  • Complete the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) application with CSI code: 1417
  • Get accepted to CSI and accept your offer of admission
  • Attend a SEEK Information Session
  • Submit the SEEK Income Eligibility Supplemental Form and required documents that prove your economic eligibility for SEEK via CUNYfirst.  
  • Please follow the step-by-step to uploading documents in CUNYfirst.

    List of Documents to accompany your SEEK Income Eligibility Supplemental form:

    • 2019 Federal Tax Return (1040)IRS Verification of Non-filing Letter
    • If you cannot document any income, you must submit an IRS Verification of Non-filing Letter – Use IRS Form 4506-T found on www.IRS.gov. Complete ALL sections of form with requested information, checking box 7 & 8 and send to mailing address or fax number provided. The response must be submitted to your school along with this application.
    • 2019 Social Security Form 1099 or benefit notice for all members in the household
    • 2019 Veteran benefit award letter
    • 2019 Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefit letter for all members in the household
    • 2019 Public Assistance Budget letter, listing all family members in the case
    • Foster youth or ward of the court
    • 2019 Child Support letter

New Students can contact the SEEK Office at 718.982.2410 or SEEK.Recruitment@csi.cuny.edu. 
Seats will be filled on a first come, first served basis, based on completion of all requirements.