College Access Consortium of New York

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We would be pleased to have your organization become a member.

Voting Membership Categories and Annual Dues

College/University

This category covers the admissions and financial aid departments of colleges and universities who are not for profit, accredited and grant 2 and/or 4 year degrees.

NY Opportunity Program

(EOP, HEOP, SEEK, College Discovery)

This category covers the Opportunity Programs of New York based colleges and universities who are not for profit, accredited and grant 2 and and/or 4 year degrees. This would specifically include:

SEEK (Search For Education, Elevation, And Knowledge) at select CUNY Institutions
CD (College Discovery) at select CUNY Institutions
Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) at select SUNY Institutions
Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) at select New York Private Colleges and Universities

Student*

Undergraduate and graduate students are welcome to join CACNY as voting members for a reduced rate. Contact membership@cacnyinc.org to apply for or renew membership.

Secondary School

This category includes public, parochial, and private high schools in the five boroughs of New York City. Most often, members are representatives from the schools’ guidance or college offices.

Community-Based College Access and Success Organization

This category includes college access and success programs run by Community Based and/or Nonprofit Organizations, as well as programs located on college campuses not affiliated with undergraduate admissions. Note: CACNY reserves the right to request proof of not-for-profit status.

Independent Educational Consultant*

This category includes consultants for whom at least 50% of their business is related to postsecondary access and success work. People applying to this membership will be asked to provide a brief description of the work they do, how they believe it aligns with the mission and values of CACNY, and their current client list or 2 references that can speak to their work. Note: this is subject to approval by the CACNY Board. If not approved, you will be offered to join under the nonvoting Individual Membership category.

Nonvoting Membership Categories and Annual Dues

Individual*

All individual members applying for membership must obtain a referral from a current CACNY member who is familiar with the applicant in a professional capacity for a period of at least two years as well as a resume that shows that they are not currently working in the college access/success. This is a NON-Voting Membership.

Retired Professionals who were actively engaged in providing counseling, admission or financial aid services for at least 10 years and are deemed retired under the retirement program of the last institution employing them and is no longer employed on a full-time basis in the profession or working as an independent educational consultant.
Professionals who volunteer their time in the college access/success world who are not currently employed by an organization/employer that is eligible for CACNY membership.

For-Profit Company*

A special member designation is established for the inclusion of educational for-profit organizations that provide education products and/or varying types of services to counseling programs, as well as for the admissions and financial aid process. For-profit companies are allowed to join, provided their activities within CACNY are solely restricted to those that support the mission and goals of CACNY. For-profit degree or diploma granting colleges, or universities are not eligible for membership in CACNY. This is a NON-Voting Membership.

*Note: Documentation or recommendation/referral by a current CACNY member may be requested and/or required. CACNY reserves the right to accept or deny membership to individuals on a case-by-case basis.

Please remember, that except for the Student/Individual category, the ORGANIZATION is the CACNY member and each organization will designate a bundle coordinator. All bundle prices are priced for two individuals. Additional pairs of members are added as a 30% discount.

For example, if you are a CBO, Opportunity Program, Secondary School, or Independent Consultant, you can add an additional 2 members for $42 each. Colleges/universities can add an additional pair of members for $70 each. All of these selections can be indicated as your join or renew your membership. If you have any questions, please reach out to membership@cacnyinc.org.

Join Us! We would be pleased to have your organization become a

member.

We are specifically interested in attracting vibrant members who are as committed as

we are to helping young people from New York achieve post-secondary success.

Membership Types and Annual Dues

• Colleges/Universities: This category covers the admissions and financial aid

department of colleges and universities. Dues are $75.

• High Schools: This category includes public, parochial, and private high schools in

the five boroughs of New York City. Most often, members are representatives from

the schools’ guidance or college offices. Dues are $35.

• Community-Based Organizations: This category includes college access programs

run by CBOs, as well as programs located on college campuses, but are not affiliated

with undergraduate admissions. (Examples of programs in this category include

Upward Bound, Talent Search, and Liberty Partnerships.) Dues are $35.

• Independent Counselors and Education Consultants:* In certain instances,individuals who have worked with college access programs are welcomed to become members. Individuals who were once employed by a CACNY-member school or college, and who remain actively engaged in the field as consultants to organizations or as job seekers are welcome to apply for an individual membership. Dues are $35.

*Please note: CACNY reserves the right to accept or deny membership to individuals on a case-by-case basis.

• Non-Voting Memberships:

a). For-Profit Entitles:

A special member designation is established for the inclusion of for-profit

entities that provide education products and/or varying types of services

to counseling programs, as well as admissions and financial aid

professionals. For-profit entities are allowed to join, provided their

activities within CACNY are solely restricted to those that support the

mission and goals of CACNY. (Organizations that award a degree or

diploma are not eligible for non-voting membership) Dues are $75.

b). Students

We welcome students who applying for college and believe they have an

important voice to share. This special category of membership means

they recognize they will not have an opportunity to vote on any CACNY

matters. Dues are $35.

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College/University (Base price of $100 for 2 individuals, addtl members extra) - $100.00 (USD) Bundle (up to 10 members) Subscription period: 1 year, on: July 1st No automatically recurring payments Please note the listed membership fee is based on a base bundle of TWO people, not ten people. Additional membership fees will be assessed based on the amount of members in your bundle on the next screen.

If your organization will like to add more than 10 members to your bundle please contact membership@cacnyinc.org.

All colleges and universities must be not-for-profit and accredited by an educational accrediting agency listed in the latest edition of the "Higher Education Directory" or other resources approved by the CACNY Board.

All colleges and universities must be in agreement with the mission of CACNY and the NACAC Statement of Principles of Good Practice (SPGP).

NY Opportunity Program (EOP/HEOP/SEEK/CD) (Base price of $60 for 2 individuals,addtl members extra) - $60.00 (USD) Bundle (up to 10 members) Subscription period: 1 year, on: July 1st No automatically recurring payments Membership fees will be assessed based on the amount of members in your bundle on the next screen.

If your organization will like to add more than 10 members to your bundle please contact membership@cacnyinc.org.

All colleges and universities must be not-for-profit and accredited by an educational accrediting agency listed in the latest edition of the "Higher Education Directory" or other resources approved by the CACNY Board.

All colleges and universities must be in agreement with the mission of CACNY and the NACAC Statement of Principles of Good Practice (SPGP).

Secondary School (Middle or High Schools) (Base price of $60 for 2 individuals, addtl members extra) - $60.00 (USD) Bundle (up to 10 members) Subscription period: 1 year, on: July 1st No automatically recurring payments Please note the listed membership fee is based on a base bundle of TWO people, not ten people. Additional membership fees will be assessed based on the amount of members in your bundle on the next screen.

If your organization will like to add more than 10 members to your bundle please contact membership@cacnyinc.org.

Includes public and private schools, must be accredited by their state educational accrediting agency or other resources approved by the CACNY Board.
All secondary schools must be in agreement with the mission of CACNY and the NACAC Statement of Principles of Good Practice (SPGP).

Community Based Organization (CBO) (Base price of $60 for 2 individuals, addtl members extra) - $60.00 (USD) Bundle (up to 10 members) Subscription period: 1 year, on: July 1st No automatically recurring payments Please note the listed membership fee is based on a base bundle of TWO people, not ten people. Additional membership fees will be assessed based on the amount of members in your bundle on the next screen.

Not-for-profit organizations that provide educational opportunities for students and are in agreement with the mission of CACNY and adhere to the NACAC Statement of Principles of Good Practice (SPGP).

Individual Educational Consultant (Base price of $60 for 2 individuals, addtl members extra) - $60.00 (USD) Bundle (up to 10 members) Subscription period: 1 year, on: July 1st No automatically recurring payments This category includes consultants for whom at least 50% of their business is related to postsecondary access and success work. People applying to this membership will be asked to provide a brief description of the work they do, how they believe it aligns with the mission and values of CACNY, and their current client list or 2 references that can speak to their work.

Note: this is subject to approval by the CACNY Board. If not approved, you will be offered to join under the nonvoting Individual Membership category.

Student - $30.00 (USD) Subscription period: 1 year, on: July 1st No automatically recurring payments Undergraduate and graduate students are welcome to join CACNY as voting members for a reduced rate. Contact membership@cacnyinc.org to apply for or renew membership.

For-Profit Company **Non-Voting Member** - $250.00 (USD) Bundle (up to 2 members) Subscription period: 1 year, on: July 1st No automatically recurring payments A special member designation is established for the inclusion of educational for-profit companies that provide education products and/or varying types of services to counseling programs, as well as for the admissions and financial aid process. For-profit companies are allowed to join, provided their activities within CACNY are solely restricted to those that support the mission and goals of CACNY. For-profit degree or diploma granting colleges, or universities are not eligible for membership in CACNY. This is a NON-Voting Membership.

Individual (e.g. Retired Professionals, Volunteers, etc.) **Non-Voting Member** - $40.00 (USD) Subscription period: 1 year, on: July 1st No automatically recurring payments All individual members applying for membership must obtain a referral from a current CACNY member who is familiar with the applicant in a professional capacity for a period of at least two years as well as a resume that shows that they are currently working in the college access/success.
Retired Professionals who were actively engaged in providing counseling, admission or financial aid services for at least 10 years and are deemed retired under the retirement program of the last institution employing them and is no longer employed on a full-time basis in the profession or working as an independent educational consultant.
Professionals who volunteer their time in the college access/success world who are not currently employed by an organization/employer that is eligible for CACNY membership.

Renewal policy – May be renewed with VC of Membership approval each year. Verification may be required annually.

If you have a question about qualifications for this membership type reach out to the Vice Chair of Membership membership@cacnyinc.org