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.