Parent/Family Association
Join Alfred State College’s Parent/Family Association and gain benefits such as:
- Virtual seminars with diverse, on-campus professionals
- Connections with future Alfred State parents at Orientation
- Direct consultation on campus happenings and discussions
- VIP Experience at Homecoming
- Access to the Homecoming/Family Weekend Mixer
- Automatic entrance into the Graduation Gift Raffle
Alfred State College parents and families are crucial to our campus and community. Members of the Parent/Family Association are engaged in campus discussions as active advocates for student success. All parents and families of current Alfred State students are welcome to join the Parent/Family Association.
Parent & Family Connections
Your one-stop shop for:
- Access to important campus news and deadlines
- Insight into your student's progress and financial details
- Personalized newsletters on your schedule
- Announcements via email and text
- Sharing of updates with friends and family
After signing up with the website, families can access college news, announcements, events, and much more. The website is customizable, and users can join various communities including but not limited to; financial aid and scholarships, applied technology families, first-generation students, health and safety, and families of student-athletes. The portal will also allow students to share academic and financial information with their families.
Why Choose Alfred State?
Every ASC major includes hands-on learning to gain skills needed to launch a career. An astounding 98 percent of Alfred State Pioneers are employed or continuing their education within six months of graduation to Hit the Ground Running®...
Many parents find Alfred State to be “right-sized” because we're small enough to provide personal attention with an 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio and offer big opportunities.
Cost, Affordability, and Applying
Tuition Free ASC! An amazing 78% of newly enrolled Alfred State students* are eligible for ALL tuition costs to be paid by federal or state funds thanks to PELL, TAP and Excelsior.
Access to financial aid is an all-important factor in any college search. Our team helps parents understand the financial package that we will offer and we assist in alerting you of the deadlines for FAFSA and other components of the equation.
From our friendly admissions counselors to experts in financial aid, it's our goal to provide clear and concise information online, on the phone, or in person. Come visit our campus and see ASC for yourself or call us at 800-4-ALFRED (800-425-3733).
*Fall 2023 FAFSA data for ASC students who are first-year, full-time, and in-state.
Resources
- Admissions
- Applying to Alfred State
- Cost & Affordability
- Financial Aid Advice
- Scholarships
- Visit Us
- $4 million in scholarship awards
- Financial Aid 93% of students share $46 million
Life at Alfred State College
Pioneers enjoy a wide variety of student support services, hands-on labs, and project-based learning at Alfred State. Beyond the classroom, there are numerous activities so that students enjoy the complete college experience.
With Division III athletics, over 90 clubs, and opportunities to volunteer for civic engagement, life on campus is extremely active. The beautiful area also offers great recreational opportunities, too. See what life is like in the Scenic Southern Tier of NY.
