How to Apply
- Click WEOC Application to complete an online application. We will respond to you in an email that will:
- Invite you to a Welcome Session.
- List the documents that you will need to bring to the Welcome Session.
- Provide instructions to complete the application process.
COPIES OF VALID & CURRENT DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
PROOF OF INCOME (Choose one)
- Federal Tax Return (1040, 1040A or 1040EZ), Proof of unemployment/extenuating circumstances, if income surpasses eligibility limit
- Non-Filers: Verification of Non-Filing Letter
- DSS Cash Assistance: Current Budget Sheet (most recent & not older than 90 days)
- SSA/SSI Documentation: Social Security Award Letter for Prior Year, or 1099
- Veterans Administration Disability Benefits Letter
- Unemployment Pension, Annuity Benefits or Workers’ Compensation Letter for Prior Year
- Child Support or Alimony Payment Stubs for Prior Year (court-ordered or affidavit)
- Release Documents or Probation Letter from Parole Officer (if formerly incarcerated) NOTE: Pay stubs, W2 Forms or notarized letters are not acceptable as proof of income.
PROOF OF NYS RESIDENCY (Choose one)
- NYS Tax Return (IT-201, IT-150, W-2 summary)
- NYS DMV Learner Permit, Driver License or ID
- Voter Registration Card or NYS DMV Registration
- Apartment Lease or Residential (Shelter) Program Letter
- Utility Bill (dated one year prior)
- NYS Bank Statement (dated one year prior)
- DSS Address History
PROOF OF EDUCATION (Vocational programs only) (Choose one)
- High School Diploma, Verification Letter or Transcript with Graduation Date
- High School Equivalency Diploma (TASC or GED, including test scores)
- Foreign Diploma (must be translated into English)
- TABE/BEST Tests (for students interested in GED or ESOL)
NOTE: Applicants with 33 or more college credits (in the past 10 years) or a degree are not eligible.
