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SES: Extra Help from a Tutor, Free-of-Charge

How does SES work?

If a student meets certain eligibility requirements, the family may request free tutoring from a state-approved SES Provider.

SES Providers are private educational contractors. They provide extra instruction in addition to what the child is already receiving at school. This means that SES classes take place either before or after the regular school day; during the summer; or, sometimes, over the internet (every SES Provider is different). Parents have an opportunity to choose, from a long list of SES providers, a service that meets the family's needs.

At the start of each semester, school districts are required to notify eligible families that their children have qualified for SES. The district must also provide a brochure about available SES Providers and, usually, will host a Provider fair that families can attend for additional information. Even if your district did not contact you, your child might still qualify for SES.

After the family has reviewed SES options, they submit a form to the child's school, indicating their Provider preference. If the child is selected for SES, the Provider will contact the family to confirm the details of the child's first class.

If demand for SES services exceeds Provider availability, then some eligible applicants may not receive SES. Students will be prioritized based on academic need.

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Is my child eligible for SES?

To receive SES, a child must:

  • Attend a qualifying school. (Click here for a list of New York City public schools that qualify for SES).
  • Receive, or be eligible to receive, free lunch.
    • A child is eligible for free lunch if:
      • The child's household receives benefits such as WIC, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), Aid to Dependant Children (ADC), Food Stamps, or other public assistance.
      • OR The child's household income is at or below USDA guideline maximum:

Household Size

Income receipts are...

 

 

 

Annual

Monthly

Twice per Month (26x / year)

Every 2 Weeks (24x / year)

Weekly

1

$13,520

$1,127

$564

$520

$260

2

$18,200

$1,517

$759

$700

$350

3

$22,880

$1,907

$954

$880

$440

4

$27,560

$2,297

$1,149

$1,060

$530

5

$32,240

$2,535

$1,268

$1,170

$585

6

$36,920

$3,077

$1,539

$1,420

$710

7

$41,600

$3,467

$1,734

$1,600

$800

8

$46,280

$3,857

$1,929

$1,780

$890

for each add'l family member, add:

$4,680

$390

$195

$180

$90






























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How Do I obtain SES?

Separate SES sessions are offered for Fall Term and Spring Term. Parents interested in SES may find the following checklist helpful:

Click here for a list of SES providers

   

Fall Term 

Spring Term

 (1)

An SES information packet should be sent home with eligible students. The packet will contain a letter notifying you of your child's eligibility, information about local SES providers, and a Provider Selection Form.

If you believe your child is eligible for SES but you have not received an information packet, contact your school's Parent Coordinator. 

Early September

Early January

(2)

Your school will host an information session where you can learn more about SES.

September - October

Early January

(3)

Deadline for submitting the completed Provider Selection Form to your child's school.

October

Late January

(4)

Providers will contact parents with the start dates and locations of the child's program.


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