Application Checklist

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION CHECKLIST
Proof of Income**
Consists of one of the following:

  • Tax Transcript from IRS, visit or call 1-800-829-1040
  • 1040/1040A or 1040EZ Tax Return for Current or Prior Year (wages statements and pay stubs will not be accepted)
  • Parents 1040/1040A or 1040EZ (if claimed as dependent)
  • Public Assistance Current Budget Sheet
  • Verification of Income Received from Social Security, Unemployment, Disability or Supplemental Security Income for 2010
  • Worker Compensation Award Letter with Term of Disability
  • Ward of the State – Letter from Agency
  • Release Papers from Incarceration with Date of Discharge
  • Homlessor Youth Shelter – Letter from Agency

Proof of New York State Residency**
For example, this may consist of one of the following:

  • NYS Driver License, or NYS Non-Driver Identification Card
  • NYS Motor Vehicle Registration
  • Valid Passport with Address
  • PA/FS Card with Picture

if you are not a citizen of the United States:

  • I-94 or Green Card
PLEASE DO NOT MAIL OR FAX ANY DOCUMENTATION.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS AND DOCUMENTATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

*Additional documentation may be necessary after review.  Please check your program of interest page for further information.

**Please note: If the applicant’s specific situation is not addressed, contact the SEOC Admissions Office at (315) 472-0130.

***Also note: A supplemental application must be completed at the time of documentation review.

A Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) Exam OR a Complete Language Assessment System-English (CLAS-E) Exam must be taken for entry to all programs.