The CUNY EDGE Program

(Educate, Develop, Graduate and Empower)

Marling Sone, Director

General Building, room G 503

Phone: 718.260.5187

website: www.citytech.cuny.edu/edge/

CUNY EDGE (Educate, Develop, Graduate and Empower) formerly known as the COPE Program is a partnership between the New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA) and the City University of New York (CUNY). The goal is to promote a culture of academic excellence to support matriculated CUNY Students receiving public assistance to persist to graduation. The program provides ongoing individualized academic, personal, and career planning to help students achieve timely graduation and secure sustainable employment. Additionally, CUNY EDGE manages the HRA Work-Study Program (HWS), on-campus paid work opportunities providing students invaluable professional experience. Although HRA determines HWS eligibility, CUNY EDGE ensures appropriate assignments that align with students’ majors, interests, and experience.

Vision: CUNY EDGE envisions a world in which all people have access to the educational opportunities and support they need to realize academic success and sustainable career and a brighter future.

Mission: CUNY EDGE’s mission is to help CUNY Students who are receiving public assistance achieve academic excellence, graduate on time, and find employment.

CUNY EDGE Eligibility: Matriculated CUNY undergraduate students receiving HRA cash assistance.

HWS Eligibility: Must be a CUNY EDGE Student assigned by HRA.

CUNY EDGE Support Services:

• Individualized Academic, Personal and Career Planning

• Specialized Tutoring in Reading, Writing and Math

• HWS Placements up to 19 Hours per Week

• Completion of School Enrollment Verifcation Letter (W-700D)

• Assistance Maintaining HRA Compliance

• Attendance Monitoring and Verifcation

• Professional Development Seminars

• Summer Enrichment Academy to Promote Civic and Community Engagement

• Limited Intersession and Summer Tuition Payment

• CUNY EDGE/ Mitsui USA Full Tuition Scholarship

• Persistence/GPA Achievement Incentives

• Graduation Incentives

• Job Search Assistance