The City University of New York has received a generous donation of $1 million from the Carroll and Milton Petrie Foundation to address the challenges arising from the delayed rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. This initiative, named CUNY Financial Aid Support Team (FAST), aims to assist 100,000 high school seniors and current CUNY students in completing the FAFSA, crucial for receiving financial aid.CUNY Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez expressed gratitude to the Petrie Foundation for their support in creating the program,...

The City University of New York (CUNY) commenced National Community College Month by recognizing 28 CUNY community college students who have been named as semifinalists for the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s prestigious Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship. Celebrating this achievement, CUNY is actively promoting its successful support program, CUNY ASAP, which has served over 100,000 students.CUNY Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez commended the semifinalists, stating, “Congratulations are in order for CUNY’s Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship semifinalists, who embody the great...

CUNY Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez expressed gratitude for the ratification of a new contract with over 10,000 employees at The City University of New York. The agreement, approved by the CUNY Board of Trustees, includes a retroactive wage increase of 14.9% over the contract's duration, a minimum wage raise to $18, and a $3,000 ratification bonus.In a statement, Chancellor Rodríguez highlighted the importance of the university's employees, stating, "We often hear that it takes a village. CUNY’s village includes the public safety officers who keep us safe, the nurses...

CUNY Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez has issued a statement expressing his support for Governor Hochul's 2024 State of the State address. The Chancellor commended the Governor for outlining a transformative agenda that addresses persistent health and economic inequalities through critical investments in academic and research opportunities.In his statement, Chancellor Matos Rodríguez highlighted the alignment between Governor Hochul's agenda and the values shared by the City University of New York (CUNY). He specifically mentioned CUNY's pride in joining the newly...