About The Saturday Program:
Cooper Union's Saturday Program is a free art and architecture program for New York City high school students founded in 1968. For more information, visit saturday.cooper.edu.
Eligibility
The Saturday Program aims to serve students with limited access to educational opportunities in the arts. The program criteria aim to support students who may face barriers to accessing comprehensive educational opportunities, particularly in the visual arts, due to financial constraints, lack of resources, or limited familial support for higher education.
We welcome individuals who have little to no experience in the visual arts and are seeking to develop and/or expand their artistic voice.
To be eligible, students must meet a combination of the following criteria which is considered on a case by case basis:
- Come from low- or moderate-income household (See 2025 NYC Area Median Income)
- Attend a New York City public or charter high school
- Attend a school without a comprehensive visual art program
- Qualify for public assistance
These criteria are intended to help ensure access for students who may otherwise face significant barriers to art education.
Returning Students:
- All students that have been previously accepted into the program are automatically eligible to return for the current program year. Simply fill out the registration form and indicate returning student where prompted.