Program Overview

ASAP Program Overview

The Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP) is a comprehensive program designed to help motivated community college students earn their degrees as quickly as possible, with a goal of graduating at least 50% of students within three years.

ASAP Benefits

As an ASAP student, you'll get a range of benefits to help you stay on track and succeed:

• Your own dedicated advisor who will support you from your first semester all the way to graduation.
• A tuition and fee scholarship to cover any gap left after your financial aid (for students who qualify).
• A free unlimited OMNY card to make commuting easier.
• Help with textbooks to lower or even eliminate the cost of your course materials.
• Priority registration options so you can get the classes you need at times that work for you.
• Career development support from our Career Specialist, plus access to tutoring and other academic resources.
• Opportunities to take classes with other ASAP students, helping you build community and grow your network.

Why Join ASAP?

Many community college students face challenges that can make it hard to finish their degrees on time. These challenges often include work, family responsibilities, and financial stress. ASAP helps reduce these barriers by offering selected students the academic, financial, and personal support they need to graduate with an Associate in Arts or Associate in Applied Science degree within three years.

Eligibility

To be eligible for ASAP, you must meet the following criteria:

• Be a current or newly accepted student at Hostos Community College
• Be skills proficient in English (Reading/Writing) and Math OR require no more than two semesters of developmental support based on the CUNY Proficiency Score Index
• Be a NYC or NYS resident
• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) application
• Agree to enter into a full-time associate degree program in an approved major and graduate within six semesters from the time of entry.
• ASAP at Hostos does not accept students majoring in Radiology Technology or Dental Hygiene
• Be a continuing/transfer student with less than 21 credits
• Be a continuing student with a minimum of 2.0 GPA

Steps to Join ASAP at Hostos

1. Be a current Hostos student or Apply to Hostos Community College.
2. File for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) application each year.
3. Accept your offer of admission and complete all admissions requirements.
4. Fill out an ASAP Interest Form.

Programs of Study

ASAP seeks to support students in various majors provided the maximum amount of credits necessary to graduate does not exceed 60 credit hours.

Associate In Arts (A.A.) Degree Programs

• Criminal Justice
• Liberal Arts and Sciences

Associate In Science (A.S.) Degree Programs

• Accounting
• Business Management
• Chemical Engineering Science
• Civil Engineering Science
• Community Health
• Computer Science
• Electrical Engineering
• Food Studies
• Fraud Examination & Financial Forensics Program
• Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Mathematics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Police Science
• Science for Forensic Science

Associate In Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree Programs

• Accounting
• Aging and Health Studies
• Digital Design and Animation
• Digital Music
• Early Childhood Education
• Game Design
• Office Technology (Administrative Assistant)
• Office Technology (Medical Office Manager)
• Paralegal Studies
• Pre-Nursing
• Public Policy & Administration

Student Stories

ASAP at HOSTOS serves a vibrant group of students. These students represent a broad range of ages, backgrounds, and academic aspirations. ASAP has been a powerful influence in their lives—read their ASAP story.

Meet the Staff

The ASAP team includes:

• Directors: Siddique Mohamed, Chrystal Joseph, Ebony Pulley
• Office Staff: Juana A. Soriana, Berkis Cruz-Eusebio, Kendra Pinks, Sacharie Moodie, Arelys Pena-Cuautle, Nathaly Rodriguez, Nicholas Valente
• ASAP Academic Advisors: Carina Colon, Norman Hoyte, Maria Ramos-Esperanza, Kenia Alvarez-Sanchez, Jennifer Reynoso, Jowayne Turner, Lenny Romano, Jomayra Pena, Theodore LaPerre, Sean Corley
• ASAP Ambassadors: Kobe Jacobs, Steven Sanchez, Monifa Garcia Perez, Jeremy Martinez
• ASAP Peer Mentors: Elijah Turbides, Nicole Rosas Gutierrez, Savielis Velasquez, Darina Marin
• ASAP College Assistant: Afnan Farea, Christopher Yenchko, Sada Johnson, Steven Diaz, Jean Garcia Yaport, Ethan Marrero, Efren Garcia Lora