Current CAP Students for CCC Admission

If you are taking college classes in your high school through Clinton’s College Advancement Program (CAP) and are interested in applying for admission to CCC, you will need to fill out the New Student Application. This is different than the application you filled out when you took your first CAP course. Follow the steps below. 

1. Go to the online application at https://apply.clinton.edu/apply/
   
   
2. Choose Create An Account under First-time users.
   
   
3. Fill in your email address, first name, last name, and birthdate. 
   
   
4. A temporary PIN will be sent to your email address. Enter the PIN and re-enter your birthdate to activate your account. 
   
   
5. Create a password meeting the complexity requirements. 
   Note: This is separate from your Student Portal password.
   
   
6. On the Application Management screen, click on Start New Application.
   
   
7. Then click on Create Application. 
   
   
8. In the Application Details dialog box, click on Open Application. 
   
   
9. Complete the Contact Information, Demographic Information, Academic History, Program Information, and Additional Information sections. 
   
   
10. Finally, sign and Review. 
    
    
11. You should receive an automated email message indicating the you successfully submitted your application.
    
    
12. If you have any questions about the status of your application, please call the Admissions Office at (518) 562-4170. 

CAP Pathways Scholarship Opportunity

CAP students who graduate from high school in June 2024 or June 2025 and have earned a grade of C or better in all CAP courses may be eligible for the Pathways Scholarship.

Qualifications to receive the CAP Pathway Scholarship include:

• Students must have completed three (3) or more CAP credits with a minimum grade of C or better for each CAP course.
• Students must be within one (1) year from their high school graduation date and working towards their first degree.
• Students must have a current FAFSA and NYS TAP application on file with the Financial Aid Office.
• Students must be enrolled at CCC for a minimum of 6 credits per semester.
• Students must earn a minimum semester GPA of 2.0 while enrolled at CCC to maintain scholarship funding for the subsequent semester. 

To be considered for the CAP Pathways Scholarship, students need only to submit the free application to attend Clinton Community College. There is not an additional application for the CAP Pathways Scholarship. Students who have submitted an application to attend CCC and have met the first two requirements listed above will receive an email informing them that they preliminarily qualify for the Pathways scholarship and indicating the next steps to take.

For additional information about the CAP Pathways Scholarship, please contact Maggie Courson, Early College Pathways Coordinator, at maggie.courson@clinton.edu.