Qualifications
For any parent (must be the child's legal guardian) interested in applying to the program, their child:
- must be a resident of the City of Rochester
- must be in grades PreK4–8 at the time they apply
(Students in grades 9–12 at the time of application are not eligible.)
How to Apply
The application process for the 2025–2026 school year began on October 21, 2024.
Deadline:
All applications must be complete (including student report card!) and submitted by
Friday, February 14, 2025.
No applications will be accepted after the deadline. No Exceptions!
Applications are available:
- Download an Urban-Suburban Program application form
- Download an Urban-Suburban Program application in Spanish: Descargar Solicitud del Programa Urbano-Suburbano en Españo
- Call the Urban-Suburban office at 585-249-7045 to request a paper application to be mailed
To apply:
- Mail to Urban-Suburban, 11 Linden Park, Rochester, NY 14625. Applications must include a student report card and signed Authorization for Disclosure of Educational Information Parent Consent Form and be postmarked by the application deadline.
- One application per student.
Previous Applicants:
If you applied for the 2024–2025 school year program and your child was not placed, you must reapply for the 2025–2026 school year if you are still interested.
Important!
Our receipt of your completed application does not guarantee that your child will be selected, interviewed, or placed in the program!