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NBCCOC is committed to serving eligible New York State residents looking to advance themselves through academic preparation and career training. Applicants must meet minimum registration requirements in order to receive services.

Minimum Requirements

• 18 years of age or older (17 through designated external programs)
• United States citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee
• Currently residing in New York State
• Low to moderate-income earner

Documentation Requirements

• At the time of registration, all applicants must submit:
  • Proof of Income
  • Proof of Permanent Residency or Citizenship, if not born in the United States
  • Proof of refugee or asylum status
  • High School diploma or GED (for vocational programs)
  • Completed TANF Eligibility form

View and download the full listing of requirements here

View and download TANF Eligibility form here

Links to commonly requested documentation (The North Bronx CCOC has no direct contact with these agencies please contact their representatives for information on requesting documents)

Unemployment letter (DOL)
https://labor.ny.gov/unemploymentassistance.shtm

Federal tax return or non-filer statement 
https://www.irs.gov/individuals/tax-return-transcript-types-and-ways-to-order-them

HRA budget letter
https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/home/html/accessnyc/html/contact.html

High School Equivalency diploma/transcript
http://www.acces.nysed.gov/hse/duplicate-diplomas-andor-transcripts

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) printout 
https://www.ssa.gov/onlineservices/

NYS driver’s license or ID card
https://dmv.ny.gov/driver-license

IDNYC Identification card
https://www.nyc.gov/site/idnyc/about/about.page

Please note that in addition to completing the application form, you will need to provide valid identification, educational background, and income in order to verify your eligibility to receive services:

Step 1

Download the registration schedule to see application deadlines

Complete on-line admissions application by clicking on Start Application 

(For help, download the NBX Online Application Steps to Complete)

Step 2

Download the Application Requirements

Download and complete the TANF Eligibility form

Step 3

Gather your documents, required documents are due after completion of your enrollment and before classes start

(Review NBCCOC Program Requirements above)

Expect an email/phone call within 5 business days to:

• Schedule a date and time to come in and complete your registration
• Review of documents to bring with you
• Provide directions and contact information