Hey everyone! I’ve been looking into Day 1 CPT schools near NYC for a friend who’s on an F1 visa and wants to work while studying. Day 1 CPT lets international students work legally right from the start of their program, which is really helpful. I found some schools like Monroe University, New England College (NEC), McDaniel College, Goldey-Beacom College (GBC), and Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU). Here’s what I learned—let me know what you think!
Schools Near NYC with Day 1 CPT
Monroe University
- Where: Bronx, NY, and New Rochelle, NY (right in the NYC area!)
- Intakes: 4 times a year—Jan, Apr, Jun, Sep
- Tuition: Starts at $12,495 a year, and you can pay monthly
- Onsite Classes: Just 1 day a month
New England College (NEC)
- Where: Henniker, NH (about 4 hours from NYC by car)
- Intakes: 6 times a year—Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Nov
- Tuition: Starts at $9,240 a year, with monthly payments
- Onsite Classes: Only 1 weekend per semester
McDaniel College
- Where: Westminster, MD (about 3.5 hours from NYC)
- Intakes: 3 times a year—Jan, May, Aug
- Tuition: Starts at $12,474 a year, with monthly payments
- Onsite Classes: 1 weekend per semester
Goldey-Beacom College (GBC)
- Where: Wilmington, DE (about 2 hours from NYC)
- Intakes: 6 times a year—Jan, Mar, May, Jun, Aug, Oct
- Tuition: Starts at $10,980 a year, with monthly payments
- Onsite Classes: 2 times per semester
Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU)
- Where: Merrillville, IN (about 11 hours from NYC)
- Intakes: 9 times a year—Jan, Feb, Mar, May, Jun, Jul, Sep, Oct, Nov
- Tuition: Starts at $8,982 a year, with monthly payments
- Onsite Classes: 1 time per semester
What Do You Think?
Monroe looks like a strong choice since it’s in the NYC area and has a monthly payment plan. NEC is a good backup if you don’t mind a bit of travel. GBC is pretty close too, while McDaniel and IWU are farther away. Have you studied at any of these schools with Day 1 CPT? How was it? Got other schools near NYC to suggest? Drop a comment—I’ll reply and chat more! 