SUNY Advancing Completion through Engagement (ACE) Program


Introduction to ACE

Advancing Completion through Engagement (ACE) at SUNY Morrisville is a comprehensive program designed to help students complete their academic journey to a bachelor’s degree within two years (transfer) or four years (freshmen). ACE provides a range of financial, academic, and personal support, including intensive academic advisement and career counseling, as well as cost of attendance and textbook scholarships with a monthly financial stipend

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ACE Benefits

  • Cost of Attendance Award (up to $550/year) after financial aid has been applied
  • Textbook/Supplies assistance up to $150 per semester Fall/Spring (up to $300/year)
  • Monthly Stipend ($50/month - Up to $400/year)
  • ACE Advisor
  • Early course registration
  • Blocked Courses (Developmental and First-Year Experience)
  • Career development & academic support
  • Dedicated study/tutoring sessions

Expectation Criteria to Maintain Eligibility Once Accepted into the Program

  • Adhere to all ACE program requirements
  • Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 throughout your time at SUNY Morrisville
  • Be committed to graduating from SUNY Morrisville within four (4 ) years by taking 30 credit hours each year (includes winter and summer terms)
  • Remain enrolled as a full-time matriculating student pursuing a bachelor’s degree
  • Meet with ACE Advisor at min. two times a semester
  • Participate in ACE identified sessions and engagement activities, such as community/building and study-skills sessions, at least three times a semester
  • Participate in 1-2 Career discovery sessions per semester and follow the Career exploration/Career Development pathway

The SUNY Morrisville Advancing Completion through Engagement (ACE) program is part of the SUNY replication of the City University of New York (CUNY) Accelerate Complete and Engage (ACE) program.