Provides college entry for students who do not meet the normally applied admission criteria but who possess the potential for academic success.

Provides a safe space for for LGBTQ youth to gather and receive support from caring adults through case management services, HIV, STD and Hepatitis C testing, mental health assessments, referrals for LGBTQ affirming clinical services, and referrals to LGBTQ affirming health and human service providers. Offers after school programming and support groups for youth, parents and families.

LGBTQ Youth & Allies (ages 13-17) - Meet Tuesday, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
TransYouth (ages 13-22) - Meet the First and Third Wednesday of the month, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
TransParent Group - Meet the First and Third Wednesday of the month, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Unity Group (gender non-conforming youth ages 3-22) - Meet the First Monday of the month, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Q Kids (ages 8-12) - Meet the Third Wednesday of the month, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Youth of Color (ages 13-22) - Meet the Second and Fourth Wednesday of the month, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Steppin' Out (ages 18-22) - Meet Thursday, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
COLAGE (ages 8-12) for children of LGBTQ parents - Meet the Fourth Monday of the month, September - June, 5:30 PM - 7 PM

Provides short, non-credit programs focused on helping unemployed, underemployed, and career changing individuals enter manufacturing careers (Welding, CNC/Machining, Industrial Maintenance Technician, BAS, HVAC etc.). Students who enter the programs do not need a high school diploma and the course fees are often entirely or partially covered by grants, scholarships and other funding sources. JCC Career Services will also support these students in their efforts to find a job. At the end of several programs, a workshop is held that leads students through resume building and interview skills. Workforce Development invites local manufacturing companies to interview students on campus at the end of some of the programs (welding, machining and industrial maintenance). Students have access to JCC Career Services for a year after the completion of their program.

Provides assistance for individuals with disabilities looking for college opportunities.

Provides short, non-credit programs focused on helping unemployed, underemployed, and career changing individuals enter manufacturing careers (Welding, CNC/Machining, Industrial Maintenance Technician, BAS, HVAC etc.). Students who enter the programs do not need a high school diploma and the course fees are often entirely or partially covered by grants, scholarships and other funding sources. JCC Career Services will also support these students in their efforts to find a job. At the end of several programs, a workshop is held that leads students through resume building and interview skills. Workforce Development invites local manufacturing companies to interview students on campus at the end of some of the programs (welding, machining and industrial maintenance). Students have access to JCC Career Services for a year after the completion of their program.

Provides counseling one-on-one or in groups for youth experiencing personal, interpersonal or family problems such as substance abuse, loss of a family member or friend, divorce of a parent, dealing with bullies or problems that arise as a part of school including test-taking anxiety, fear of oral examinations or participating in classroom discussions. Licensed by the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse(OASAS) to provide prevention counseling. Counseling can be scheduled outside of business hours.

Provides social youth enrichment programming including arts, crafts, games, homework assistance, and community service projects. Snacks and dinner available for participating youth.

Provides social youth enrichment programming including arts, crafts, games, homework assistance, and community service projects. Snacks and dinner available for participating youth.

Provides assistance for individuals with disabilities looking for college opportunities.

Provides counseling one-on-one or in groups for youth experiencing personal, interpersonal or family problems such as substance abuse, loss of a family member or friend, divorce of a parent, dealing with bullies or problems that arise as a part of school including test-taking anxiety, fear of oral examinations or participating in classroom discussions. Licensed by the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse(OASAS) to provide prevention counseling. Counseling can be scheduled outside of business hours.

Provides guidance to those students looking at career choices with profile testing, pros and cons, and what classes to attend. Also offers support services to those students transferring to or from another school.

Offers High School Equivalency (HSE) Preparation and General Educational Development (GED) courses. Preparatory classes are available to students who are 17 years of age and older. Courses enable students to prepare for the GED, earn a high school equivalency diploma, improve educational skill levels and increase employment opportunities. The instruction and classes are specially designed and customized for the student’s skill level. Students work at their own pace with instruction in an individual or small group setting. Three-hour classes, which meet twice a week, offer instruction in subjects that include; social studies, reading, English, math, and science. Call for detailed information and course offerings.

Offers High School Equivalency (HSE) Preparation and General Educational Development (GED) courses. Preparatory classes are available to students who are 17 years of age and older. Courses enable students to prepare for the GED, earn a high school equivalency diploma, improve educational skill levels and increase employment opportunities. The instruction and classes are specially designed and customized for the student’s skill level. Students work at their own pace with instruction in an individual or small group setting. Three-hour classes, which meet twice a week, offer instruction in subjects that include; social studies, reading, English, math, and science. Call for detailed information and course offerings.

Builds academic skills for college, self confidence and direction for bright, underachieving, college-bound students by combining classroom academics with internships and service projects in the community.

Offers remediate and pre-requisite courses in Math, Science, and English for students entering college in need of such classes.

Services are designed to meet the unique educational needs of currently enrolled students with documented permanent/ temporary disabilities or disabling medical conditions. The Disability Services Center (DSC) is dedicated to the principle that equal opportunity be afforded each student to realize his/her fullest potential. The goal is to assist students with disabilities to function as independently as possible, and to ensure a comprehensively accessible college experience where individuals with disabilities have the same access to programs, opportunities and activities as all other students at the college. DSC offers its services to all students in face-to-face, remote, live-stream, hybrid, online courses and distance education programs. Documentation about your disability will need to be provided. Please contact the Disability Services Center to discuss your reasonable accommodations.

In collaboration with The Mary Quinn's Mark Foundation the MOST Program provides individuals with developmental disabilities opportunities to identify and develop the social and academic skills required to successfully transition into a meaningful and engaged adult life while participating in a fully inclusive college experience. Beyond their classrooms, students are encouraged to explore and utilize campus facilities and join campus activities based on their individual areas of talents and interests. The MOST Program is a three- year college experience program. Students in years one and two are considered MOST Program students while students who have transitioned into year three are considered Capstone: Connect to Community Program students. Students in all three years attend classes and participate in extracurricular activities on the Molloy University campus. Call for detailed information regarding admission and application requirements.

An program which combines both educational and recreational activities to enrich, encourage and build self-esteem to local youth and help with school, social and other life areas.

Provides family focused integrated early intervention and preschool programs for children ages birth-5 years who have a range of developmental disabilities. Program includes diagnostic and evaluation services full and partial day classroom programs home visits by educators and clinicians parent education, counseling and support and speech, physical and occupational therapies. Also a UPK provider for the Huntington School District.

Provides high school students a S.A.T. preparatory workshop with intensive review in English and Mathematics.

Offers test preparation courses. Sample course offerings include: High School Equivalency Math Review; High School Equivalency Language Skills Review; GED Boot Camp; TEAS Review Course and Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS). Nassau Community College is a public test site for anyone needing to take the TEAS exam. You do not need to be applying to Nassau to take the exam with us. The Community Programs and Testing Center is our computer-based test center which provides a centralized, proctored test environment for GED Testing, TEAS, CLEP and DSST. Call for detailed information regarding tests and requirements offered.

The Merakey Center for Hope is a youth drop-in center for young people ages 11-21 who live in the city of Newburgh, NY. This program is available after school and offers many workshops, including ceramics, music, dance, photography, creative writing, and more.

Provides a broad range of services to New York State residents. Because of educational and economic circumstances, these students would otherwise be unable to attend a postsecondary educational institution. All HEOP candidates must apply to the college through the general admissions process even if they were introduced to the HEOP by members of the HEOP team. Candidates who want to be considered for HEOP should be sure to request financial aid assistance on their general admissions application. The HEOP team reviews all potential candidate applications to ensure compliance with New York State guidelines. Financial Aid must be completed and filed with all supporting documentation for consideration. Transfer students must provide verification of their participation in another opportunity program. The HEOP team interviews all students who meet the academic and economic guidelines. College Readiness exams are scheduled alongside the interview. The number of students admitted into this program is limited, so students are strongly encouraged to apply and complete all the steps in the admissions process as early as possible for the upcoming year. Call for more detailed information.

Provides services for children, youth, adults and seniors, such as drinking driver program, educational and counseling services, Nursing Home Transition and Diversion Program (NHTD), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), as well as a variety of services to individuals with developmental disabilities.

Designed to foster student growth and academic success. Enrichment services are provided as early as grade 6, through high school graduation and transition to college and/or the workforce. Hofstra University and partner schools offer a coordination of enrichment services on campus and at school sites. Partner schools provide counseling, mentoring, tutoring, goal-setting, college tours, career exploration, service learning and more, while Hofstra University offers academic support through the Saturday Scholars Academy, career exploration through the Summer Scholars Academy and mentoring through the Transition to High School Program. Active participants also have the opportunity to attend the annual New York State Education Department Empire Leadership Summit. Parents and guardians are encouraged to attend workshops, events and join Parent Involvement in Education (PIE), a parent committee that helps facilitate student success. Call for more detailed information.