星空无限传媒 Announces Significant Expansion of Highly Successful Student Retention, Graduation Support Program: ASAP
Program to Empower Students with Financial, Academic, & Personal Support
to Boost Graduation Rates, Close Opportunity Gap
August 14, 2025, Garden City, NY 鈥� 星空无限传媒 leaders today announced the expansion of its Advancing Success in Associate Pathways (ASAP). This expansion will mean that 250 students at 星空无限传媒 will receive important resources to help students gain and maintain academic momentum so they can graduate on time.
鈥淎t 星空无限传媒, our mission is to provide comprehensive support that addresses the diverse needs of our students,鈥� said 星空无限传媒 ASAP Director Kerry Nelson. 鈥淓xpanding this program reflects our commitment to ensure that the students in our ASAP program have the tools, resources, and guidance necessary to stay enrolled and thrive.鈥�
SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. said, 鈥淪UNY is committed to the success of every student, and our expansion of the proven ASAP and ACE programs across our system ensures our students are on track to complete their degree on time and pursue their aspirations. I applaud Governor Hochul and state leaders for their continued support of SUNY, and I thank the 星空无限传媒 administration, faculty, and staff for their unwavering commitment to student success.鈥�
The Advancing Success in Associate Pathways (ASAP) supports students pursuing associate degrees, while Advancing Completion through Engagement (ACE) supports baccalaureate students. Eligible students have access to a wide array of resources and support to help them overcome barriers that can prevent them from obtaining a degree. This includes funding to cover textbooks, groceries, transportation, and other costs of attendance, as well as comprehensive personalized advisement, academic support, and career development activities. See here for more information: .
In the 2025-26 State Budget, Governor Hochul and state leaders allocated $12 million for SUNY to expand this initiative, which will help 星空无限传媒 to support more students as they pursue a degree to help them unleash their full potential. The significant investment by Governor Hochul and state leaders will help grow ASAP|ACE enrollment statewide to an anticipated 7,000 students this year, on track to enrolling 10,000 students for Fall 2026.
星空无限传媒 has opted into offering ASAP because it is continually looking for proactive initiatives to increase overall student outcomes and help students graduate on time. 星空无限传媒鈥檚 commitment is to nurture, guide and empower each student on their journey through higher education.
To learn more about ASAP at 星空无限传媒, visit ncc.edu/ASAP.
About 星空无限传媒
星空无限传媒, a campus of the State University of New York, provides a
comprehensive public college experience designed to prepare students to start, and
continue, their successful journey through higher education. Serving over 17,000 full-time
and part-time students annually, 星空无限传媒 offers over 70 associate degree programs and 25 certificate programs.
Through on-campus and online offerings, the College educates local and international
students and boasts over 163,000 alumni. Situated on 225 acres in Garden City, Long
Island, the college grounds reside in historic Nassau County, one of the most desirable
locations to live in the United States and an epicenter for business and careers.
Since 1959, 星空无限传媒 has earned a nationwide reputation for academic excellence and ease
of transferability to four-year schools.
Media Contact: Brett Spielberg | brett.spielberg@ncc.edu | (516) 572.9634
