OPPORTUNITY FOR SELECT NYC CLASS OF 2020 – 2027 GRADS TO EARN FREE COLLEGE CREDIT

Students can stay on track toward their college degree by taking advantage of free online courses developed by Modern States and its successful NYC x Freshman Year for Free program.

Our new program aims to help select NYC high school students in the Classes of 2020 – 2027 remain on the path to college.

NYC x Freshman Year for Free is offered by Modern States, a NYC-based philanthropy which helps make college more affordable and accessible. Its free online courses are self-paced and prepare students for College Level Examination Program (CLEP) exams in many subject areas.

Modern States offers tuition-free online courses, taught by college professors, that can lead to college credit. Modern States recommends the following coures:

• Spanish Language
• College Algebra
• College Composition
• History of the United States I
• Introductory Psychology
• American Government
• Analyzing and Interpreting Literature
• Biology
• Calculus
• Precalculus
• History of the United States II
• Introductory Sociology
• Principles of Macroeconomics

For a listing of our full course catalog, click here.

HOW DOES THIS LEAD TO COLLEGE CREDIT?

The CLEP exams, administered by the College Board, are accepted for credit by more than 2,900 colleges and universities – including SUNY and some CUNY schools. NYC x FYFF participants are encouraged to see which courses their college(s) of interest will accept for credit and enroll in courses accordingly; learners can take more than one at a time if they would like.

WHY PARTICIPATE?

Modern States is America’s leading free college program. It is entirely free for students with no barrier to entry and provides a great opportunity for learners to prepare for CLEP exams and earn real college credit, free of charge. Taught by college professors from top universities, this digital public library of courses is a great resource for students looking to further their education at their own pace.

Courses, textbooks and all related materials are free. There is zero cost to participate. Teachers from across NYC schools are serving as mentors. Students can also get questions answered by visiting our Facebook group.

Verify eligibility to participate in NYC x Freshman Year for Free here. Students in the Classes of 2020 – 2027 from over 105 NYC high schools are included.

WHAT ELSE DO I NEED TO KNOW?

There are no prerequisites for our courses and all of them are self-paced. After completing the coursework and practice questions, request a voucher from Modern States to pay for your CLEP exam.

By participating in NYC x Freshman Year for Free, students can stay on track for college while saving thousands in future tuition.

HOW CAN I APPLY?

Apply today by clicking here.