HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE OPPORTUNITY PROGRAMS

Vaughn participates in the New York State Education Department’s Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP). The HEOP program at Vaughn is jointly supported by the College and the New York State Department of Education. This program has been designed for educationally and economically disadvantaged New York State residents who otherwise might not be able to attend college. HEOP provides several academic and financial support services to assist students. These services include the summer immersion program, tutorial services, counseling services and financial assistance. To find out more, email call 1.866.6VAUGHN, extensionext. 160 or click here.

Quick Start Summer Immersion Program is a FREE mathematics and English intensive experience for students with placement in developmental math and English. The program provides an opportunity to refresh and improve core mathematical competencies by allowing students to work through an accelerated six-week program to move closer towards college level math and writing. The program will run during Summer Session II (link to academic calendar page). 

While this is not a credit bearing program, successful completion of the placement exam at the end of the program will qualify a student to move to the next-level math and/or English course. 

For example, if the student passes fundamentals of algebra, they can begin their education at fundamentals of pre-Calculus. Students that pass the pre-Calculus can begin in Calculus or Calculus for Engineers. Interested? Contact or call 718-429-6600 ext. 230 

Cost 

The QuickStart Summer Program is FREE!  

Eligibility for the Program 

To be eligible to participate in the QuickStart Summer Program as an entering first year student. 

• Must have completed an Accuplacer exam. 
• Commit to the entire six weeks for to the program. 
• Must be attending Vaughn College in the upcoming fall semester. 

Eligibility for the Program 

Upon successful completion of the program, students will receive a $500 scholarship for the following fall and spring semesters. 

Upward Bound (UB) is a federally funded U.S. Department of Education TRIO program that helps low-income and first-generation community youth achieve college and career success by providing a year-round comprehensive system of support including tutoring, college entrance examination preparation, college and financial aid application assistance, and cultural field trips. The program is FREE to eligible students.

Locations: The Upward Bound Program at Vaughn College services students at three sites:

• Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology. Our main office is located in the Academic Success Center on the second floor of the library.
• August Martin High School in Jamaica, Queens. Guidance Office.
• Grover Cleveland High School in Ridgewood, Queens. Guidance Office.

For more information and to apply visit: https://www.ubvaughn.org/

Contact Upward Bound at

The Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP) prepares historically underrepresented and economically disadvantaged secondary school students for entry into postsecondary degree programs in STEM (science, technology. engineering and mathematics) and the licensed professions.

For more information on the STEP program, contact or click here.

Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP) funded by the New York State Education Department is a program intended to increase access by minority and economically disadvantage students to academic programs at the college level in scientific and technical fields.

For more information on the CSTEP program, click here.

Vaughn College presents a cutting-edge course, Drone Laws and Remote Pilot Certification, that prepares you to become an uncrewed aerial system (UAS) operator, earn 3 Vaughn College credits and be ready to take the FAA-Part 107 License exam. If you have an interest in flying drones commercially by earning FAA-Part 107 License, then this course may be for you!

DESCRIPTION
In one semester you can become a certified drone operator and earn 3 Vaughn College credits. Career opportunities for drone pilots are growing tremendously across a variety of industries including real estate, film making, journalism, agriculture, delivery services, transportation and more. Don’t miss out on this limited time opportunity! Spots are filling fast – apply today!

WHERE?
The course will be taught in-person at Vaughn College (main campus).

WHEN?
Saturdays, January 25, 2025 – May 10, 2025
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
Rising high school juniors and seniors are eligible to take this course.

HOW TO APPLY AND BY WHEN?
Applicants are encouraged to apply by January 15, 2025.

Apply here

To learn more, click here.