Eligibility for SEEK at CSI
To be eligible for SEEK, you must:
- Be a legal resident of New York State for at least one year prior to entering college
- Be a high school graduate or recipient of a state-approved equivalency diploma
- Be a first-time freshman or previously enrolled in an Higher Education Opportunities Program (HEOP) or Equality Opportunity Program (EOP)
- Be accepted, at the time of admission, for CSI’s Associate degree programs, but not for the general baccalaureate; however, students who demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing and math may be eligible for the baccalaureate level through SEEK
- All applicants to the Percy Ellis Sutton SEEK program must meet the economic criteria listed below established by New York State guidelines.
Admissions Conditions:
Admission to SEEK is conditional until you have done the following:
Freshmen Students:
Accepted to the College of Staten Island
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) with CSI code: 002698
- Complete the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) application with CSI code: 1417
- Attend an Admitted Students SEEK Information Session
- Confirm your interest with SEEK and schedule a registration appointment
- Complete a pre-college program (SEEK Connection, Immersion, Mathstart)
Transfer Students:
The SEEK Program only accepts transfer students who were previously enrolled in another HEOP program. You must have status within another HEOP (private), EOP (SUNY), College Discovery or SEEK (CUNY) to be eligible for a spot within CSI’s SEEK Program.
Accepted to the College of Staten Island
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) with CSI code: 002698
- Complete the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) application with CSI code: 1417
- Submit the Special Programs Transfer Form (completed by your current HEOP Director/Counselor).
- Attend a SEEK Transfer Orientation
General Information
SEEK students are eligible for extended semesters of financial aid, and most SEEK students receive both Pell and Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) grants. While a non-SEEK student receives 8 semesters of TAP, SEEK students receive 10.
In addition, students are given an educational stipend each semester and some fees are covered.
New York State Income Eligibility Guidelines:
Spring 2025 Semester Entry: New York State income Eligibility for the 2024-2025 Academic year *in 2023
**For 2024-25, add $9,509 for each additional family member in excess of 8
Fall 2025 Semester Entry: New York State income Eligibility for the 2025-2026 Academic year
| Household Size * | 2024-2025 income under | 2025-2026 income under |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $26,973.00 | $27,861.00 |
| 2 | $36,482.00 | $37,814.00 |
| 3 | $45,991.00 | $47,767.00 |
| 4 | $55,500.00 | $57,720.00 |
| 5 | $65,009.00 | $67,673.00 |
| 6 | $74,518.00 | $77,626.00 |
| 7 | $84,027.00 | $87,579.00 |
| 8 | $93,536.00 | $97,532.00 |
*For 2024-2025, add $9,509 for each additional family member in excess of 8
For 2025-2026, add $9,953 for each additional family member in excess of 8