Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 46.00
Liaison Lisa Mitten
Submission Date March 4, 2015
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STARS v2.0

State University of New York at New Paltz
PA-8: Affordability and Access

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 2.86 / 4.00 Brendan O'Brien
Events Coordinator
Student Activities & Union Services
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Does the institution have policies and programs in place to make it accessible and affordable to low-income students?:
Yes

A brief description of any policies and programs to minimize the cost of attendance for low-income students:

SUNY New Paltz offers a number of programs to minimize the cost of attendance for low-income students. Below is a list of programs based on need. For more information, visit http://www.newpaltz.edu/financialaid/grant.html
SUNY New Paltz participates in the federal work study program that provides part-time jobs to students with financial needs. http://www.newpaltz.edu/financialaid/workstudy.html
Federal Pell Grants are available to SUNY New Paltz students that have financial needs. 31% of all students at SUNY New Paltz receive Pell Grants. http://www.newpaltz.edu/financialaid/grant.html#grant
The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) is a federal grant awarded by the college to matriculated undergraduate students with exceptional need. It is a campus-based program and the awards may range from $100 to $4,000 per year, depending on funding. A student may receive FSEOG for the period required to complete a first baccalaureate degree.

The New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) helps eligible New York residents pay tuition at approved schools in New York State. Depending on the academic year in which you begin study, an annual TAP award can be up to $5,165. Because TAP is a grant, it does not have to be paid back. Taxable income must be below a certain threshold to be eligible for TAP grants. http://www.hesc.ny.gov/pay-for-college/financial-aid/types-of-financial-aid/grants/tap-eligibility.html
EOP is a grant program for New York State residents who are admitted to the college through the Educational Opportunity Program at the beginning of their postsecondary study. Students must be full-time matriculated undergraduates. Awards are based on need and may range up to $2,800 per year. http://www.newpaltz.edu/admissions/eop.html


A brief description of any programs to equip the institution’s faculty and staff to better serve students from low-income backgrounds:
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A brief description of any programs to prepare students from low-income backgrounds for higher education:

The EOP office coordinates a specialized summer orientation for incoming first-year students. This orientation includes all components of the general orientation program but offers exclusive content for EOP students that includes field trips, mentoring and specialized pre-college preparation programs. The Tutoring Center also offers free tutoring to low-income students.

SUNY New Paltz participates in programs that encourage historically underrepresented and economically disadvantaged students scholarships for majors in a specific field. One of these programs is called C-STEP (Collegiate Science and Technology Program). C-STEP is funded by the New York State Department of Education. Students who pursue a career in mathematics, science, technology or health-related fields qualify for the program. If chosen to participate, these students get to participate in programs that help them with research, graduate/professional school admissions preparation, standardized tests preparation and academic/career development activities.


A brief description of the institution's scholarships for low-income students:

The university offers a variety of scholarships for low-income students. A majority of these scholarships come from the SUNY New Paltz Foundation. Here are a sample of workshops offered in the 2013-2014 academic year:

SUNY New Paltz Alumni Association Scholarships: These awards are designed to address financial need as well as encourage strong academic performance and contributions to the college community. There are five scholarships under this designation that are available for low-income students.

Kurt Haas Memorial Scholarship: Scholarship set up in memory of Professor Emeritus of Psychology Kurt Haas. The criteria process of establishing eligibility is a demonstration of financial need.

Sean Geng Memorial Scholarship:This is a scholarship for students who are part of the Rugby team and can demonstrate financial need.

School of Education Scholar Award: This scholarship is open to full time undergraduate or graduate students accepted into the School of Education. These students must also show evidence of financial need.

Mary Gallagher Burke Memorial Scholarship: This is for students who are in an undergraduate elementary or secondary teacher certification program. There must be evidence of financial need in order to qualify.

Irma and David Goldkopf Scholarship Fund: These students must be participants in the Education Opportunity Program and show financial need.

Joan E. Savino Palladino Scholarship: This is for students in a program leading to certification in elementary education. Students need to provide evidence of financial need.

Kristen Rodecker Memorial Award: Students must demonstrate financial need and be majoring in English/Secondary Education

Gary and Janaki Patrik Music Scholarship: Students must be a part of the music program and demonstrate financial need.

Linda A. and Thomas P. Stokes Memorial Scholarship: Students must be a music major and demonstrate financial need.


A brief description of any programs to guide parents of low-income students through the higher education experience:

While New Paltz does not have a dedicated staff member for Parent Relations, the Office of Student Development in association with the Educational Opportunity Program have developed additional opportunities for parents of low-income students to be prepared for their child's collegiate experience.These additional programs include a meet and greet with their child's EOP Advisor, group Financial Aid/Bill Processing seminars, and a group lunch with EOP advisors to assist with any additional questions or concerns.


A brief description of any targeted outreach to recruit students from low-income backgrounds:
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A brief description of other admissions policies or programs to make the institution accessible and affordable to low-income students:
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A brief description of other financial aid policies or programs to make the institution accessible and affordable to low-income students:
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A brief description of other policies and programs to make the institution accessible and affordable to low-income students not covered above:

The Office of Student Accounts has a Student Emergency Fund that can partially assist students currently enrolled with meeting costs to finish a term or semester who are experiencing a severe change of family circumstances and have exhausted all other programs.


Does the institution have policies and programs in place to support non-traditional students?:
Yes

A brief description of any scholarships provided specifically for part-time students:

There are a variety of scholarships for students who wish to attend school at part-time:

- Part-time students are eligible for Pell Grants that they can apply for through the federal government.

-The Aid for Part-Time Study (APTS) program is a state program that awards up to $2,000 for qualified part-time undergraduate students. Eligibility for this program is based on economic need and the amount of credits the student chooses to pursue.


A brief description of any onsite child care facilities, partnerships with local facilities, and/or subsidies or financial support to help meet the child care needs of students:

The Children's Center is a licensed, non-profit corporation located at the Child Care Center on campus at SUNY New Paltz. The primary purpose of The Children's Center is to provide quality care for children of students attending classes at SUNY New Paltz. The cost of child care is subsidized by SUNY grants and the Student Association. http://www.newpaltz.edu/childrenscenter/


A brief description of other policies and programs to support non-traditional students:
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Does the institution wish to pursue Part 2 of this credit (accessibility and affordability indicators)?:
Yes

Indicators that the institution is accessible and affordable to low-income students::
Percentage (0-100)
The percentage of entering students that are low-income 16
The graduation/success rate for low-income students 67
The percentage of student financial need met, on average 65
The percentage of students graduating with no interest-bearing student loan debt 38

The percentage of students that participate in or directly benefit from the institution’s policies and programs to support low-income and non-traditional students:
11

The website URL where information about the institution's affordability and access programs is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:

Additional Affordability and Access Program Information:
http://www.newpaltz.edu/eop/
http://www.newpaltz.edu/smp/


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