High school & college for young dads

CUNY Fatherhood Academy | The City University of New York (CUNY)

Short Summary

Education, employment, and parenting help for fathers ages 18 - 30.

Who it may help

To be eligible for CUNY Fatherhood Academy, you should be able to answer yes to these questions.

For the high school equivalency AND college prep track:

  • Do you live in New York City?
  • Are you a father or an expecting father?

For the high school equivalency track only:

  • Are you between 18 and 30 years old?
  • Can you commit to a 16-week program for three days a week?

For the college prep track only:

  • Are you between 18 and 30 years old?
  • Do you have a high school diploma, HSE diploma, or GED?
  • Do you have less than 12 college credits?
  • Are you currently not enrolled in college?

What you may need

Proof of identity, NYC residency, and household income may be required.

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