Special Assistance

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM

EOP, a State University of New York (SUNY) admissions initiative established in 1967, offers postsecondary education access to New York State students who have the potential and commitment to succeed in college despite longstanding socioeconomic challenges. EOP at FIT works with students individually to help them achieve academic and personal success and degree completion. EOP develops and coordinates resources, services, experiences, and student opportunities that foster persistence, leadership, intellectual growth, and campus-community engagement. EOP has operated at FIT since 1973.

EOP Contact:

David Dubinsky Student Center, Room A470
(212) 217-4170
fitnyc.edu/eop

CHILDCARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

CAP! is a support program for FIT students who are parents. It provides comprehensive assistance to student-parents as they pursue their degrees. Services include peer-support meetings, parenting discussions, subsidized childcare coverage for AAS students, assistance with purchasing textbooks and supplies, and opportunities to connect with other student-parents at the college. CAP! does not provide onsite childcare accommodation, but it does offer numerous resources to keep FIT's student-parents inspired and supported, both academically and personally.  

CAP! Contact:

David Dubinsky Student Center, Room A470
(212) 217-4170
fitnyc.edu/cap!

VETERANS AND SELECTIVE SERVICE

FIT has been accorded recognition as a school of higher learning by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Prospective students should obtain their VA papers as far in advance of registration as possible. Those seeking readmission to the college from the armed forces who have been admitted to the college for date of entry prior to formal separation should notify the Admissions Office immediately following receipt of acceptance to facilitate the processing of early separation procedures.

In accordance with Title 38 US Code 3679 subsection (e), FIT adopts the following additional provisions for any students using the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Post 9/11 G.I. Bill^® or Veteran Readiness and Employment benefits, while payment to FIT is pending from the VA. FIT will not: (1) prevent nor delay the student’s enrollment; (2) assess a late penalty fee to the student; (3) require the student to secure alternative or additional funding; or (4) deny the student access to any resources available to other students who have satisfied their tuition and fee bills to FIT, including but not limited to access to classes, libraries, or other institutional facilities.

For more information, please visit Veteran Services.