College and job prep for juniors and seniors in high school

Learn & Earn | NYC Department of Youth & Community Development (DYCD)

Short Summary

Year-round program with college and job prep for high schoolers at risk of dropping out.

Who it may help

You may be eligible if you can answer yes to these questions:

  1. Are you between 16 - 21 years old?
  2. Are you an NYC high school junior or senior?
  3. Do you have a social security number?
  4. Can you legally work in the US?
  5. Are you registered for selective service, if you're an eligible male?
  6. Do you meet one of these requirements?
    • You or someone in your household gets cash assistance or SNAP (food stamps)
    • You are a homeless or runaway youth
    • You are a foster care youth or have aged out of the foster care system
    • You are involved in the justice system
    • You are pregnant or a parent
    • You have a disability. Learn & Earn will look at your own income (not your family's) to see if you are eligible.
    • Is your households income at or below the amount shown in this chart?
  • If your household size is 1, your yearly income must be at or below $15,650.
  • If your household size is 2, your yearly income must be at or below $21,150.
  • If your household size is 3, your yearly income must be at or below $26,650.
  • If your household size is 4, your yearly income must be at or below $32,150.
  • If your household size is 5, your yearly income must be at or below $37,650.
  • If your household size is 6, your yearly income must be at or below $43,150.
  • If your household size is 7, your yearly income must be at or below $48,650.
  • If your household size is 8, your yearly income must be at or below $54,150.
  • For each additional person, add add $5,500 to the limit.

What you may need

To apply for Learn & Earn, you will need to prove the following:

  • Your identity and date of birth
  • Where you live
  • Your family's income

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