New York State Contract Reporter #2138887

NYSED College in High School dual-enrollment program grants

The New York State Education Department is seeking applications for grants to create or expand equitable College in High School dual-enrollment programs statewide. - Government buyer: New York State Education Department (NYSED), Contract Administration Unit. - Applicants and partners: New York school districts and Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) may apply in partnership with one or more eligible New York degree-granting colleges or universities. New York City Public Schools is treated as a single district. Businesses and community-based organizations may also participate in partnerships. - Program requested: Create or expand dual-enrollment opportunities that let high school students earn college credit, with a focus on economically disadvantaged students. Those students must pay no costs to enroll in college courses. - Key requirements: Programs must meet seven mandatory requirement categories covering program design, student support, outreach, representation of the student population, college-course subject areas, partnership agreements, and course parameters. - Funding: Approximately $9.1 million is anticipated annually. Maximum requested awards per program year are $250,000 for applicants serving fewer than 5,000 economically disadvantaged high school students, $750,000 for applicants serving at least 5,000, and $4.6 million for New York City Public Schools. Awardees receive an initial payment for allowable costs and, in later program years, $90 per college credit earned by economically disadvantaged students. Continued funding depends on legislative appropriations and required annual data submissions. - OEMs and vendors: No specific OEMs, commercial vendors, or products are named. Eligible partner colleges and universities are not identified by name. - Performance period: 4.5 years; credit-earned payments are planned for Program Years 2–5. This is a grant program, not an annual subscription.

Description

This grant program funds the creation and expansion of equitable dual-enrollment access across New York State, allowing high school students to earn college credit. Eligible applicants are New York State school districts and BOCES, including NYC Public Schools as a single district, and must partner with one or more eligible New York State degree-granting institutions of higher education. Programs must meet and attest to seven mandatory requirements, including program design, student support, outreach, and college course parameters. Anticipated funding is $9.1 million annually, with award request limits based on economically disadvantaged student enrollment; economically disadvantaged students must incur no costs for college courses. Applications are due electronically by December 10, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time.

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