CUNY EDGE
CUNY EDGE is a students’ official liaison to the New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA). The program consists of academic, personal, and career advisement services that are integrated with the Center for Career and Professional Development. Our goal is to promote a culture of academic and career excellence for students receiving public assistance so that they graduate on time and are able to find employment and internship opportunities that are aligned with their interests.
Program Benefits
- Dedicated and personal advisor who provides ongoing academic, personal, and career planning
- Limited tuition support for inter-session and summer classes
- Completion of school enrollment verification letter (HRA-154) for compliance with all current HRA policies/regulations
- Connection to internship, EDGE Paid Fellowship, and job opportunities for experiential learning
- Opportunity to receive mentorship from EDGE Peer Innovators
- Professional development workshops and networking events
- Support with professional writing and portfolio including resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile development
- Support with graduate school application process
- CUNY EDGE/Mitsui USA full-tuition scholarship and assistance identifying other scholarship opportunities
- Social services referrals (homelessness, eviction and eviction prevention, domestic violence, child support, and other assistance as required)
Eligibility:
- Matriculated CUNY undergraduate student
- Must be an active Human Resource Administration (HRA) Cash Assistance Recipient
- Submitted our Intake, FERPA, and E-Signature via Email.
For more information on getting connected with CUNY EDGE, visit https://www.jjay.cuny.edu/cuny-edge or email us at cunyedge@jjay.cuny.edu