College Access Consortium of NY

Join Us!

We would be pleased to have your organization become a

member.

We are specifically interested in attracting vibrant members who are as committed as we are to helping young people from New York achieve post-secondary success.

Voting Membership Categories and Annual Dues

Colleges/Universities - $50

This category covers the admissions and financial aid departments of colleges and universities who are not for profit, accredited and grant 2 and/or 4 year degrees.

Opportunity Programs of New York (EOP, HEOP, SEEK, College Discovery) - $30

This category covers the Opportunity Programs of New York based colleges and universities who are not for profit, accredited and grant 2 and and/or 4 year degrees. This would specifically include:

SEEK (Search for Education, Elevation, and Knowledge) at select CUNY institutions

College Discovery at select CUNY institutions

Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) at select SUNY institutions
Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) at select New York private colleges and universities

Secondary Schools - $30

This category includes public, parochial, and private high schools in the five boroughs of New York City. Most often, members are representatives from the schools’ guidance or college offices.

Community-Based College Access and Success Organizations - $30

This category includes college access and success programs run by Community Based and/or Nonprofit Organizations, as well as programs located on college campuses not affiliated with undergraduate admissions. Note CACNY reserves the right to request proof of not-for-profit status.

Student/Volunteer* Membership - $15

Undergraduate and graduate students are welcome to join CACNY as voting members for a reduced rate. In certain instances, volunteers who have worked with college access and/or success programs are eligible to become voting members. Contact membership@cacnyinc.org to apply for or renew membership.

*Note: Documentation or recommendation/referral by a current CACNY member may be requested and/or required. CACNY reserves the right to accept or deny membership to individuals on a case-by-case basis.

Nonvoting Membership Categories and Annual Dues

For-Profit Organizations/Individual Consultants - $125

A special member designation is established for the inclusion of for – profit entities that provide education products and/or varying types of services to counseling programs, as well as admissions and financial aid professionals. For-profit entities are allowed to join, provided their activities within CACNY are solely restricted to those that support the mission and goals of CACNY. For-profit degree or diploma granting colleges, or universities are not eligible for membership in CACNY.

Please remember, that except for the Student/Volunteer category, the ORGANIZATION is the CACNY member and you, as a primary representative, are allowed to designate a maximum of two people as contacts for your organization to be included on the list-serve. If you or your organization’s second representative leave, or change positions, please notify the CACNY Vice Chair for Membership at membership@cacnyinc.org to clarify your status, as well as that of your organization.

Join Us! We would be pleased to have your organization become a

member.

We are specifically interested in attracting vibrant members who are as committed as

we are to helping young people from New York achieve post-secondary success.

Membership Types and Annual Dues

• Colleges/Universities: This category covers the admissions and financial aid

department of colleges and universities. Dues are $75.

• High Schools: This category includes public, parochial, and private high schools in

the five boroughs of New York City. Most often, members are representatives from

the schools’ guidance or college offices. Dues are $35.

• Community-Based Organizations: This category includes college access programs

run by CBOs, as well as programs located on college campuses, but are not affiliated

with undergraduate admissions. (Examples of programs in this category include

Upward Bound, Talent Search, and Liberty Partnerships.) Dues are $35.

• Independent Counselors and Education Consultants:* In certain instances,individuals who have worked with college access programs are welcomed to become members. Individuals who were once employed by a CACNY-member school or college, and who remain actively engaged in the field as consultants to organizations or as job seekers are welcome to apply for an individual membership. Dues are $35.

*Please note: CACNY reserves the right to accept or deny membership to individuals on a case-by-case basis.

• Non-Voting Memberships:

a). For-Profit Entitles:

A special member designation is established for the inclusion of for-profit

entities that provide education products and/or varying types of services

to counseling programs, as well as admissions and financial aid

professionals. For-profit entities are allowed to join, provided their

activities within CACNY are solely restricted to those that support the

mission and goals of CACNY. (Organizations that award a degree or

diploma are not eligible for non-voting membership) Dues are $75.

b). Students

We welcome students who applying for college and believe they have an

important voice to share. This special category of membership means

they recognize they will not have an opportunity to vote on any CACNY

matters. Dues are $35.

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Colleges/Universities - $50.00 (USD) Bundle (up to 2 members) Subscription period: 1 year, on: July 1st No automatically recurring payments All colleges and universities must be not-for-profit and accredited by an educational accrediting agency listed in the latest edition of the "Higher Education Directory" or other resources approved by the CACNY Board.

All colleges and universities must be in agreement with the mission of CACNY and the NACAC Statement of Principles of Good Practice (SPGP).

Opportunity Programs (EOP, HEOP, SEEK, CD) of New York - $30.00 (USD) Bundle (up to 2 members) Subscription period: 1 year, on: July 1st No automatically recurring payments All colleges and universities must be not-for-profit and accredited by an educational accrediting agency listed in the latest edition of the "Higher Education Directory" or other resources approved by the CACNY Board.

All colleges and universities must be in agreement with the mission of CACNY and the NACAC Statement of Principles of Good Practice (SPGP).

Secondary School (Middle or High Schools) - $30.00 (USD) Bundle (up to 2 members) Subscription period: 1 year, on: July 1st No automatically recurring payments Includes public and private schools, must be accredited by their state educational accrediting agency or other resources approved by the CACNY Board.
All secondary schools must be in agreement with the mission of CACNY and the NACAC Statement of Principles of Good Practice (SPGP).

Community Based Organization (CBO) - $30.00 (USD) Bundle (up to 2 members) Subscription period: 1 year, on: July 1st No automatically recurring payments Not-for-profit organizations that provide educational opportunities for students and are in agreement with the mission of CACNY and adhere to the NACAC Statement of Principles of Good Practice (SPGP).

Individual Membership - $20.00 (USD) Subscription period: Unlimited All Individual members applying for membership must obtain a referral from a current CACNY member who is familiar with the applicant in a professional capacity for a period of at least two years. Or proof that they are currently working in the college access/success field as an independent counselor/consultant

Typical individual members include:

- Retired Professionals who were actively engaged in providing counseling, admission or financial aid services for at least ten years and are deemed retired under the retirement program of the last institution employing him/her and is no longer employed on a full-time basis in the profession.

- Independent Counselors/Educational Consultants, provided that their actions within the organization are limited to those that promote the mission and goals of CACNY

Renewal policy – May be renewed with VC of Membership approval each year. Verification may be required annually.

If you have a question about qualifications for this membership type reach out to the Vice Chair of Membership membership@cacnyinc.org

For-Profit Entities (Non-voting member) - $125.00 (USD) Bundle (up to 2 members) Subscription period: 1 year, on: July 1st No automatically recurring payments For organizations or individuals providing services to the college admission counseling or financial aid field. This is a non-voting member, unable to participate in elections or run for Board positions.

Student/Volunteer - $15.00 (USD) Subscription period: Unlimited Undergraduate and graduate students are welcome to join CACNY as voting members for a reduced rate. In certain instances, volunteers who have worked with college access and/or success programs are eligible to become voting members.

*Note: Documentation or recommendation/referral by a current CACNY member may be requested and/or required. CACNY reserves the right to accept or deny membership to individuals on a case-by-case basis.

SEEK (Search for Education, Elevation, and Knowledge) at select CUNY institutions

College Discovery at select CUNY institutions

Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) at select SUNY institutionsHigher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) at select New York private colleges and universities

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Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) at select SUNY institutions
Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) at select New York private colleges and universities