College & Career Pathways
A Tisch Youth Education Program
Whether you're working on college applications or trying to figure out what career is best for you, The New York Public Library is here for you, with resources, individual counseling, college and career prep workshops, and programs to help you take the next big step.
Hub Branches
Our College and Career Pathways team are here for you at 40 branches across the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Find one near you!
Bronx
Allerton Library, Baychester Library, Belmont Library and Enrico Fermi Cultural Center, Bronx Library Center, Clason's Point Library, Eastchester Library, Grand Concourse Library, High Bridge Library, Melrose Library, Morris Park Library, Mosholu Library, Mott Haven Library, Parkchester Library, Throg's Neck Library, Tremont Library, Van Cortlandt Library, Arline Schwarzman Building, Wakefield Library, West Farms Library, Westchester Square Library, and Woodstock Library.
Manhattan
53rd Street Library, 67th Street Library, 125th Street Library, Bloomingdale Library, Chatham Square Library, Countee Cullen Library, George Bruce Library, Hamilton Grange Library, Harry Belafonte 115th Street Library, Macomb’s Bridge Library, Riverside Library, Seward Park Library, Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Tompkins Square Library, and Washington Heights Library.
Staten Island
Charleston Library, Mariners Harbor Library, New Dorp Library, South Beach Library, and St. George Library Center.
College & Career Resources
- NYPL’s College & Career Readiness Google Calendar
- Gale Presents: Peterson's Test and Career Prep (library card required)
- Brainfuse HelpNow (library card required)
- Brainfuse JobNow (library card required)
- Career Cruising (library card required)
- Learning Express Library (library card required)
- LinkedIn Learning (library card required)
Don’t have a library card? Sign up for one today.
Intensive College and Career Access Network (ICCAN)
Whether you’re working on college applications or trying to figure out what career is best for you, NYPL’s College and Career Pathways program is here to help with our Intensive College and Career Access Network (ICCAN). Applications open annually in the summer.
Explore Our Free Programs
Discover a wide array of free college and career readiness programs for teens across the Library, including at our neighborhood branches in the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island, as well as virtually.
One-on-One College & Career Readiness Counseling
All of our hub library branches offer one-on-one counseling sessions with trained staff, where teens can get customized assistance with any college- or career-related questions. Many one-on-one sessions are offered virtually and some are offered in-person at branches. View all available one-one-one sessions and sign up today!
More College & Career Resources
All hub branch locations have a special College & Career Pathways collection that can be checked out. You can also find titles online!
College & Career Pathways Videos
Whether you're looking for college guidance, career readiness, or adulting skills, The New York Public Library's College and Career Pathways program is here to help! Check out these informational videos to give you guidance on different topics that will help you prepare for what comes after high school.
Additional Online Resources
These resources come from a variety of trusted sources and NYPL partner organizations. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to ccp@nypl.org.
General College and Career Resources
- National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) student resources
- Collegewise
- College Board’s BigFuture
Apply to College
Apply for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Resources
- Understanding FAFSA Guide—a free guide available in 10 languages
- CUNY FAFSA Hub
- NYS Higher Education Services Corporation: How to Pay for College
- Fee waivers (NACAC)
- uAspire—free student webinars, financial aid checklist, and more
Other College Readiness Resources
- Undocumented/Immigrant Student College Resource Guide (CUNY)
- College Information for Immigrant Students (NYC Public Schools)
- National Center for College Students with Disabilities Clearinghouse
- Transition planning resources for students with disabilities (Inside Schools)
- Transition support resources (NYC Public Schools)
Apply to High School in NYC
- Applying to High School resource page (NYC Public Schools)
More for Teens
Discover all that the Library has to offer, including free one-on-one homework help, events and programs, volunteer and paid opportunities, book recommendations, free resources, and more just for teens.
College & Career Pathways has been made possible thanks to the generous support of The Helen Gurley Brown Foundation.
These programs and initiatives are part of the Library’s Tisch Youth Education Programs, led by the Merryl and James Tisch Director of Branch Libraries and Education. Major support for educational programming is provided by Merryl H. and James S. Tisch.