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DHS College Prep Project

The Department of Homeless Services is committed to the educational success of students residing in shelter. The College Prep Project (CPP) was created to provide students with the tools and guidance they need to graduate high school, apply to college, and succeed upon arrival to campus. Over the course of an academic year, CPP makes accessing college preparation resources easier. Our project includes:

Individualized guidance on essay writing, financial aid, scholarships, internships, and more

College campus tours

Assistance with the FAFSA application

Trainings on diversity and healthy relationships

Financial literacy instruction

The Future Leaders Graduation Ceremony, where students who provide us with proof of college acceptance will be awarded a laptop

You can also download a brochure or a flyer. Check this space for upcoming CPP events and workshops. MetroCards and refreshments provided for all events.

RSVP is required for all events. Please include the event name and the student's name, email, and phone number.

Event	Description	Date	Time	RSVP

Healthy Relationships Workshop
What do we do if we witness domestic violence? And if we're the victims of it? Before heading off to college, the Mayor's Office to Combat Domestic Violence will teach us about dating violence and help us envision healthy relationships.
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
2:30 pm – 4 pm
Sign up for Healthy Relationships Workshop

Tour of NYU
NYU's urban campus in the heart of downtown Manhattan is home to an impressive educational institution. Join us to check it out.
Friday, February 23, 2018
2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Sign up for Tour of NYU

Navigating Diversity
Beyond academics, college can be a challenging social space. NYU’s Center for Multicultural Educational Programming will guide us through a conversation about what diversity and inclusion mean at college.
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
4 pm – 6 pm
Sign up for Navigating Diversity

One-on-One Meetings
Have lingering questions not answered in a formal workshop setting? Sign up for a one-on-one meeting with a member of the CPP team.
Monday, March 5; Tuesday, March 6; and Wednesday, March 7, 2018
4 pm – 6 pm
Sign up for a 30-minute meeting

Financial Readiness Workshop
College can be expensive. Staff from Cents Ability will lead a two-part workshop on budgeting, and will offer tips on how to live affordably in a new, unfamiliar college environment.
Wednesday, March 7 and Wednesday, March 14, 2018
4:30 pm – 7 pm
Sign up for Financial Readiness Workshop

Soup Kitchen Service Event
Help prepare and serve dinner to hundreds of New Yorkers at a soup kitchen that is a staple of the Greenwich Village community.
Saturday, March 10, 2018
10 am – 1 pm and 1 pm – 4 pm
Sign up for Soup Kitchen Service Event

Tour of Brooklyn College
While most CUNY campuses are urban, a few, like Brooklyn College, provide relaxing, picturesque green spaces. Join us to check it out, and learn about the academic programs the school offers.
Wednesday, April 4, 2018
2 pm – 3 pm
Sign up for Tour of Brooklyn College

Credible Messengers Panel
A panel of adults—experts of their own stories—share what their life challenges taught them about overcoming difficult circumstances.
TBD

View Previous Events

Documents Distributed During Past Events

Career Readiness/Kickoff Workshop

2017 HEOP EOP One-Pager

College Board Application Checklist

College Research Chart

College Wish List

DOE College Handbook

Identifying LGBTQI-Friendly Schools

Landscape Postsecondary Fundamentals

Essay Writing Workshop

Asset Words for Effectively Conveying Strengths

Choosing a College Essay Topic

Essay Prompts for SUNY and Common Applicationt

Essays That Worked

Fair Test

The 8 Step Writing Process

The Dreaded First Line

Transitional Words and Phrases

FAFSA

Useful Financial Aid Terms

Forms You Need to Complete FAFSA

FAFSA How-To Guide

Contact Us

Send a message to DHS College Prep

Frequently Asked Questions

Visit Our Question and Answer Board

Useful Documents and Guides

College Planning Checklist

CUNY Waiver Application for young parents, veterans, and individuals on Public Assistance

Federal Student Aid

Learn more about applying for financial aid

FAFSA Self-Help Guide

Understanding the basics of what you are entitled to as a student living in shelter

Applying to CUNY

Download the Applications Guide

To start your application, you must first create an account

Help Desk for Students

Email: admissions@cuny.edu

Phone: 212-997-CUNY (2869)

Email Macaulay Honors Desk

CUNY Info Sessions

Register for a CUNY Info Session

Register for a 1-on-1 Session with a CUNY Counselor

Applying to SUNY

Learn about SUNY

Learn the best ways to apply to SUNY and which universities are right for you

Start your application or return to your current application

Inclusivity

The College Prep Project serves students who come from a range of backgrounds. As the program grows, we are working to make sure that Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, and Intersex (LGBTQI) students feel welcome at CPP workshops and events.

In practice, a commitment to inclusivity manifests in small but significant ways. Folders distributed to all students at every workshop will include specific resources for LGBTQI students, including an up-to-date list of available scholarships. Our conversations of diversity—in workshops facilitated by university experts and less formally, in daily exchanges—will be expanded beyond race and ethnicity, to recognize the full spectrum of identities and create spaces in which LGBTQI students can comfortably and safely apply to college.