
Expanding Access to NYU for Recent New York Graduates
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Why the Career Pathways Bridge Program
Starting in the fall, the Bridge program helps recent high school graduates prepare for college by offering:
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How to Apply
- NY Resident
- Commuting distance from NYC campus
- Receives Pell & TAP funding (must complete FAFSA and TAP applications!)
- High School GPA of 2.8+
- Intention to matriculate directly into NYU SPS associate degree program after Bridge.
*Associate programs are fully paid for through the Bridge Scholarship.
- Prepare your documents:
a. Statement of Purpose and Short Answer Essay respons
b. Resume
c. Ask a teacher/coach/counselor to submit a recommendation on your behalf
d. Transcripts from high school and any college you have earned credit(s) from - Create an application account here: https://apply.sps.nyu.edu/register/bridge
- Once you submit your account registration information, check your email for a link to begin the application
- Apply for financial aid through the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) using the SPS code 002785 and the New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP).
a. Submit confirmation that both FAFSA and TAP forms have been submitted.
To be considered for financial aid you must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
File the FAFSA at www.studentaid.gov using the SPS code 002785. We also encourage students to seek out additional scholarship and funding opportunities.
If you file the FAFSA and are admitted to SPS Division of Applied Undergraduate Studies, you will be issued a financial aid award that will include all of the aid you are eligible to receive.
You may earn up to half your required degree credits through:
- Previous accredited college coursework such as CUNY CollegeNOW or NYU SPS Launching Leaders
- Prior Learning Assessment portfolios
- Examinations such as CLEP, AP, and foreign language proficiency
NYU SPS accepts a maximum of 30 advanced standing credits for transfer into the associate’s programs.
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