SEEK (Search for Education Elevation and Knowledge) is a special program of The City University, established by the New York State Legislature, to help students, who meet specific income and academic guidelines, to obtain a college education.

SEEK offers students a variety of academic and student support services, which include financial assistance, counseling, tutoring, academic coaching, special courses and workshops. In addition, the SEEK Program has a high-tech computer lab for the exclusive use of SEEK students.

Application to the program is made through UAPC (University Application Processing Center) at the time students apply to the University. Students are eligible if they are first-time applicants meeting SEEK eligibility guidelines or if they are transferring from SEEK, CD, EOP or HEOP programs at other colleges.

Potential SEEK students are informed of conditional acceptance into the program. Students are allocated to the program by The City University. However, whether you actually become a certified SEEK student at City Tech depends on the following: 1) completion of the necessary financial assistance application with the required documentation 2) meeting the program’s income criteria 3) participation in a summer academic program if any remediation is needed.

The academic advisor discusses your degree requirements with you and recommends the courses you must take to obtain your degree in a timely manner.
Your SEEK counselor helps you develop a comprehensive educational and career plan that meets your specific needs. Your counselor also provides individual and group counseling on personal issues as needed.

SEEK Program guidelines state that all SEEK students must see their assigned counselors regularly. New SEEK students should see their assigned counselors even more frequently during the first semester. Successful SEEK students consult regularly with their counselors on a variety of issues, concerns and problems.

We recommend that you make an appointment to see your counselor; an appointment insures that the counselor will see you on a specific date and at a specific time. Without an appointment there is no guarantee the counselor will be available to see you.

If you have an emergency or crisis, come to the SEEK office (N401) immediately. If your assigned counselor is not available, another counselor will see you.

Call your counselor immediately at 718.260.5680. If your counselor is not available, ask to speak to another counselor or the SEEK director.

Generally, when you have an appointment, you will be seen promptly. If your counselor is seeing a student with an emergency, you may have to wait or you may reschedule your appointment.

We recognize that there are different ways of doing things and what works for one person doesn’t necessarily work for another. Discuss the situation with the counselor. If you can’t resolve your differences and/or feelings about the counselor, the counselor will attempt to have you reassigned. If necessary, you may discuss the situation with the SEEK director.

Tutoring provides academic assistance in various college courses. Tutors are generally advanced students in the subject and have been trained in tutoring techniques.

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Whether you are struggling or excelling in class, tutoring provides you with the opportunity to clarify subject concepts, increase understanding, improve test performance, and change your attitude about learning.
Academic Coaching provides one-on-one assistance to help you build the skills needed for academic success and can provide you with the guidance, feedback and support necessary to take ownership and accountability for your success.

Just ask for it! You can sign up by visiting the SEEK Center for Learning (N406) or by texting SUPPORT to 929-242-7244.