College in High School Program (RFP #248)

The New York State Education Department is issuing a competitive grant to NY State school districts and BOCES to develop or expand dual‑enrollment “College‑in‑High‑School” programs that give economically disadvantaged high‑school students free access to college credit. Applicants must partner with eligible non‑profit higher‑education institutions, meet seven mandatory program requirements, and submit a detailed application package by the Dec 10 2026 deadline. Funding is up to $9.1 million annually statewide, with individual award caps based on district size (≤ $250k, ≤ $750k, or ≤ $4.6 M for NYC). The grant provides an initial lump‑sum payment in Year 1 and $90 per college credit earned by qualifying students in Years 2‑5, contingent on legislative appropriations and timely data reporting. • Eligible applicants: NY State school districts and BOCES (NYC Public Schools count as one district). • Required partnership with non‑profit NY State‑registered colleges/universities; no for‑profit IHEs. • Must attest to seven mandatory program requirements (design, support, outreach, demographics, course areas, partnership agreement, course parameters). • Application includes cover page, narratives, budget, attestation forms, and M/WBE documentation; all submitted electronically. • Key dates: Questions due Nov 5 2026, optional NOI Nov 25 2026, application deadline Dec 10 2026 5 PM ET. • Funding structure: one‑time initial payment (Year 1) plus $90 per credit earned (Years 2‑5); total award per district limited by enrollment size. • Reporting: annual data submission and term‑end voucher filing; missed deadlines suspend credit‑earned payments.