SUNY Delhi Celebrates Expansion of SUNY's Highly Successful Student Retention, Graduation Support Model ASAP|ACE

Additional Investment & Access Will Help Students Gain and Maintain Academic Momentum So They Can Graduate on Time

Delhi, NY (06/18/2026) — SUNY Delhi today announced the expansion of Advancing Success in Associate Pathways (ASAP) and Advancing Completion through Engagement (ACE) at SUNY Delhi. This expansion will mean that 300 students at SUNY Delhi will receive important resources to help students gain and maintain academic momentum so they can graduate on time.

SUNY Delhi is part of SUNY's systemwide expansion of Advancing Success in Associate Pathways (ASAP) and Advancing Completion through Engagement (ACE) - the nation's leading college retention and completion models - that will serve 10,000 students at 44 SUNY campuses by the Fall 2026 semester. ASAP|ACE helps students gain and maintain academic momentum so they can graduate on time.

The expansion was made possible through an additional $8 million in allocated funding in the FY2026-27 Enacted State Budget, bringing the total state investment in this successful program to $20 million annually.

"College can be challenging, and ASAP|ACE helps students stay focused on their long-term goals," said Laura Pehrsson, director of ASAP|ACE at SUNY Delhi. "We've seen firsthand the difference this program can make simply by helping students navigate various challenges like affording a textbook or dealing with a personal issue. We're excited that now even more SUNY Delhi students will have access to this support."

"SUNY is committed to the success of every student, and the continued expansion of ASAP|ACE will help ensure our students can complete their degree on time, achieve their dreams, and move forward on a path to upward mobility," said SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. "I am thrilled that through the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the State Legislature, and for the SUNY Board of Trustees, these vital programs will serve 10,000 students across the state this fall and I thank the [Campus Name] administration, faculty, and staff for their unwavering commitment to student success."

The Advancing Success in Associate Pathways (ASAP) supports students pursuing associate degrees, while Advancing Completion through Engagement (ACE) supports baccalaureate students. Eligible students have access to a wide array of resources and support to help them overcome barriers that can prevent them from obtaining a degree. This includes funding to cover textbooks, groceries, transportation, and other costs of attendance, as well as comprehensive personalized advisement, academic support, and career development activities. For more information, visit www.suny.edu/asap-ace/.

To learn more about ASAP|ACE at SUNY Delhi, visit www.delhi.edu/asap-ace/ or contact Laura Pehrsson at pehrssla@delhi.edu.

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SUNY Delhi Celebrates Expansion of SUNY's Highly Successful Student Retention, Graduation Support Model ASAP|ACE

Additional Investment & Access Will Help Students Gain and Maintain Academic Momentum So They Can Graduate on Time

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