FAQs

High school students (primarily juniors/seniors) who have met the SUNY CCC prerequisites for the course and have been recommended by the ACE Coordinator at each school and the ACE Instructor are eligible.

The curriculum is same as in courses taught by SUNY CCC faculty on the SUNY CCC campus.  ACE Liaisons from SUNY CCC and ACE Instructors collaboration to ensure this aspect of the program.

SUNY CCC approved high school teachers teach ACE courses. Teacher applications are evaluated by SUNY CCC  academic divisions to ensure qualifications are comparable to SUNY CCC on-campus requirements.  ACE Instructor approval is required for each ACE course for each teacher.

ACE classes are offered in-person at the high school or BOCES campus.  

Currrently, Fall 2025, the 1/3 tuition is scholarshipped for high school students in ACE classes. However, books and supplies may be an additional cost; check with your high school.  Important Notes: New York State residents must complete the Certificate of Residency process to avoid incurring the out-of-state charge, which is not scholarshipped. (Please note that HS CEO is a separate program than ACE, and does have tuition/fee.) 

Earning college credits through ACE can mean that fewer college credits at full cost are needed to complete an Associate or Bachelor's degree.

ACE students must claim their SUNY CCC account.  Upon login to MyCorning, students should follow this path: Student Resources, MyBanner, Student Profile.  This is the only registration record that indicates a student in enrollmed in a SUNY CCC class.  Notations in one's high school record are not proof of enrollment in the College ACE class.

The student must request an official transcript be sent to that college.

Most colleges transfer credit but not grades; therefore, gpa earned at one college usually excludes grades from transfer credit.

A high school student enrolled at a two-year college who completes at least 12 credit hours of associate degree course work with the required cumulative 3.5 GPA, and who is currently enrolled in at least one 3 credit course, is eligible for membership.

ACE students who intend to pursue a SUNY CCC associate degree gain experience with College pathways.

The time to completing an associate or bachelor's degree may be less because of college credit accepted toward the program.

Having college credits may allow a student to take fewer classes their first and second year on a college campus.  This can be especially helpful if a student is planning to matriculate in a very difficult program/major.

Having college credits may allow a student to take more electives classes their first and second year on a college campus.