CUNY EDGE Services and Resources

Contact Us

Room: M-Building, MB-13
Phone: (718) 482-5479

Monday– Friday 9 a.m.– 5 p.m.
Virtual Office – Fridays

Upcoming Events

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Your First Visit to CUNY EDGE

CUNY EDGE welcomes and serves students at any point in their undergraduate journey. Your first visit to the CUNY EDGE office provides an opportunity for CUNY EDGE staff to have an initial conversation with you to learn about your experience so far at CUNY, discuss your HRA case and provide you information about the CUNY EDGE program and expectations for your participation.

At the first visit, you’ll be asked to complete intake and FERPA documentation to help CUNY EDGE staff best support you throughout your LaGuardia academic journey.

Advisement Services

Why is advisement important?

  • Assists students to engage in the learning process
  • Develops critical thinking, decision-making, and learning skills
  • Fully immerses students in the college experience
  • Helps with course selection and many other academic decisions
  • Identifies appropriate student resource and supports

CUNY EDGE provides students with the tools and resources needed to complete their undergraduate academic degree, including both associate and baccalaureate degrees. Advisement Services cover a range of topics including academics, career exploration and skills development, and personal support, and foster a strong relationship between the advisor and CUNY EDGE student.

What does advisement include?
  • Assistance with HRA case compliance and documentation
  • Course selection and registration
  • Selecting a major
  • Transfer application to senior colleges
  • Professional and career development
  • Scholarship opportunities
  • Accessing resources in the college community

Tutoring Services

CUNY EDGE collaborates with SGA that provides access to personalized tutoring services that can include individual, in-person engagements and online services.

HRA Fellowship Program

The HRA Fellowship Program provides paid work opportunities for eligible CUNY EDGE students and provides valuable work experience and income.

How it works:

  • HRA determines eligibility and the number of hours per week the student will be assigned.
  • CUNY EDGE identifies and develops placement sites on campus and in the local community.
  • Students assigned to the HRA Fellowship Program are matched to work sites taking into consideration the student’s academic major, career interests and skills.
  • Eligible students must complete a mandatory introductory orientation and three professional development seminars.

Career Readiness Services

CUNY EDGE offers extensive career readiness services including job preparation, job placement and follow-up, resume building, job search and more. A key goal is for students to obtain meaningful employment that will lead to long-term economic self-sufficiency.

Benefits
  • Explore career pathways within your major
  • Learn how to create effective resumes and cover letters, prepare for interviews, and network with professionals
  • Learn job search strategies: various resume and cover letter formats and interviewing and networking skills based on industry-specific requirements
  • Opportunities to attend citywide job fairs
  • Identify ways to develop relevant skill sets for the workforce
Career Readiness Services
  • Job referrals
  • Clothing referrals
  • Interview preparation
  • Resume and cover letter building
  • Online professional profile
  • Employment prep workshops
  • Career and academic counseling
  • Employment retention

CUNY EDGE Resources

Public Assistance, SNAP, Child Care, Carfare

  • Need to apply for public assistance benefits? Already a client and need to resolve specific case matters, or send documents? Create an ACCESS HRA account. It’s EASY just CLICK HERE.

Food Assistance

Housing Assistance

Campus Resources and Support

Early Childhood Learning Center: LaGuardia offers licensed, high-quality childcare so you and your young children can receive an engaging education. You can find other childcare programs here.

LaGuardia CARES: Financial and administrative assistance with everyday needs, including a food pantry.

LaGuardia Community College Foundation: Apply for scholarships, emergency funds, and internships.

Health Services Center: Offers a range of health services, including screenings, nutrition and fitness advising, mental health counseling, or if you must remove a VAX or MMR/MEN hold. Find CUNY-wide Health & Wellness Services here.

NYC Services: find a list of food pantries and other city services.

Wellness Center: Short-term counseling, crisis intervention, virtual group counseling, workshops, and activities. Find other CUNY-wide mental health services here.

If you need mental health support, you can speak with someone by dialing 988, chatting online, or going to one of the many clinics throughout the city. Free options are available.

  • Call: 1 (888)-NYCWELL or 988
  • Text: WELL to 65173
  • Live Chat: org/chat

Veterans Services: Access dedicated support for veteran students transitioning to academic life. Find CUNY-wide Veterans Affairs services here.

Women’s Center: Resources and support for female students through advocacy and personal development programs. Find CUNY-wide resources for women here.

Campus Life: Find campus clubs, events, and voting resources.

Events: Find upcoming events, workshops, and activities.

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