College Access Consortium of New York, Inc.

CACNY, The College Access Consortium of New York, Inc. is the leading
convener of college access and success professionals representing the
Greater NYC.

CACNY was founded in 1989, beginning as an informal gathering of community-based organizations (CBOs) coming together to network since each was involved in assisting New York City's young adults gain access to college. As need and increasing college costs continued to bar so many with hopes of higher education, network members placed a special emphasis on helping students and their families apply

for, and receive financial aid. Most of our early CACNY members were college-bound and prep programs within the city's oldest and most well-respected Settlement Houses. Unique to New York City, these community-based agencies are located in dense neighborhoods of high poverty, in need of vast education and academic enrichment
supports. At lively once-a-month meetings, information was (and still is!) shared amongst the CBO's (and our current, much larger membership) regarding individual colleges and admissions requirements, new scholarships offered by private and corporate entities,Regents diploma and SAT/ACT prep courses. Strategies for counseling and providing the nurturing assistance and factual information NYC students so deserve was always central to the agenda. By the mid-90's, CACNY's founders grew the member-base to include colleges, high schools and other diverse CBOs. This expansion permitted us to broaden our knowledge-network, extend CACNY's member services and enhance collaborative participation for professionals working in this specialized arena. College admissions officers, high school college advisors and more education program directors from CBOs throughout the city enthusiastically joined CACNY, and we welcomed organizations with dedicated programming that met our common goal of helping to improve equity and access in education for New York's students. Changes in CACNY's operation and structure included the establishment of membership dues, which then afforded us the necessary resources to begin featuring an information-packed newsletter and create well-attended annual events for students and their families. Because of our outreach and growth, and most importantly, an actively engaged member-network, CACNY begin to offer college trips for students and we allocated a portion of annual member dues to the creation of our own CACNY
scholarships. Another change since founding, was to become a certified 501(3), non-profit entity incorporated in New York state in 2008. Our growth since 1989 has had an important impact on the education professionals and organizations working diligently to help New York students realize their higher education and career goals. To date,almost 300 schools, colleges, and community-based organizations are proud members of the College Access Consortium of New York... and we are still growing.

06/08/2026

📣 CACNY Family, join us for our final General Body Meeting of the 2025–2026 year!

Let’s close out the year together as we:
🎓 Celebrate our 2026 CACNY Scholarship Recipients
🤝 Welcome the 2026–2027 CACNY Board
💡 Share feedback and ideas for the future
🏫 Connect with Guttman Community College Admissions

📍 Guttman Community College
🗓 June 11 | 10:00 AM

Registration closes June 10.
We hope to see our CACNY cousins there! 💙💚🧡

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05/04/2026

CACNY x CTC shirts are officially here
Rep the work, rep the community

May the 4th be with you ✨
…and your discount too
Now available with 25% off — don’t miss it.

04/06/2026

Hey CACNY Fam,
Elections are LIVE! We’re excited to share this year’s incredible slate of nominees for the CACNY Board of Directors.

🗳️ Voting closes April 17 at 5PM
• Ballots sent to bundle administrators
• One vote per membership organization
✨ Swipe to meet the nominees
Election video and statement link in bio

📌 Questions? [email protected]

Let’s show up and vote, cousins 💙

03/17/2026

Join us for CACNY Leadership Summit 2026 THIS THURSDAY!!!

More info here: https://lnkd.in/ebvn8Bdz

03/10/2026

Hey CACNY Cousins, Join us virtually for our March General Body Meeting:

📅 Thursday, March 12th at 10:00 AM

During this meeting we will:
• Share important CACNY updates
• Provide details on the upcoming CACNY Board Elections
• Introduce the 2026–2027 Board Nominees and hear directly from them

🔗 Register: www.cacnyinc.org
⏳ Registration closes March 11th

I hope to see many of our CACNY community members there!

11/26/2025

💛🍂 Happy Thanksgiving, CACNY cousins! 🍂💛
Grateful for this community, the work we do, and the way we show up for students and for each other every single day.This network is built on connection, collaboration, and a unmatched energy that carries us all year long.
Wishing you rest, joy, and full plates this Thanksgiving ! 🧡✨

11/11/2025

📣 Join us for the CACNY November General Body Meeting!

We’re gathering on Thursday, November 13th at 10AM at Mercy University – Manhattan (47 W 34th St, NYC) to explore new and exciting SUNY programs and student supports.

Our featured speakers include:
• Dr. Bart Grachan, Senior Associate Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management
• Beryl Jeffers, Senior Director of the SUNY Welcome Center and Engagement Programming

This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow college access and success professionals, exchange ideas, and stay informed on emerging pathways for New York students.

🗓️ Register at: www.cacnyinc.org

11/04/2025

🗳️✨ Today we celebrate the power of civic participation and the impact of every voice!

Whether you’re voting for the first time or the fiftieth, showing up makes a difference. 💪🏾

Take a moment to participate, encourage others, and honor the democratic process that connects us all.

11/03/2025

🍳 Join us for breakfast this Thursday!

Looking forward to connecting with fellow counselors and learning more about Washington College: a hidden gem just 3 hours from NYC! 🌟

🗓️ Thursday, November 6, 2025
⏰ 8:30–10:00 AM
📍 Urban Assembly Gateway School of Technology
(439 W 49th St, New York, NY 10019)

Come meet Johnnie Johnson, Vice President for Enrollment, and hear about Washington College’s academic offerings, Centers of Excellence, and scholarship opportunities for your students.

☕ Let’s connect, learn, and build pathways together!
👉 RSVP today: https://enrollment.washcoll.edu/register/nyc_counselor

10/10/2025

🎓 The 14th Annual CACNY Opportunity & Post-Secondary Pathways Fair is back!
Join us on Thursday, October 23, 2025 (10 AM – 1 PM) at BMCC for a day dedicated to connecting college access professionals with NYS Opportunity Programs, higher-ed support programs, and progressive pathways.
📍 Borough of Manhattan Community College – Richard Harris Campus Cafeteria, 199 Chambers St, NYC
🕐 Session I 10-11:30 AM | Session II 11:45 AM-1 PM
🔗 RSVP on CACNYinc.org by October 17th to secure your spot!
📩 Questions? Contact Angie Figueroa at [email protected]

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