Access, Equity and Community Engagement Services

The Office of Postsecondary Access, Support, and Success (OPASS) administers approximately $175 million dollars in grants, contracts, and scholarships to colleges and universities; schools, school districts, and BOCES; community-based and non-profit organizations; and students. These programs seek to assist students in the preparation for, access to, support during, and the successful completion of a postsecondary program, certificate or degree.