Students who want to apply to SUNY and CUNY schools can save a little money on application fees beginning on October 21. Fifty private colleges and universities throughout New York are also participating.
In this rough economy, any savings from any place will help regular working families. Application fees can really add up if a student is applying to multiple schools and this is a welcome relief at a time when food and energy costs are crushing the average family budget.
The State University of New York (SUNY) will waive up to five application fees per student across its 64 colleges and universities from Oct. 21 through Nov. 3. The City University of New York (CUNY) is waiving application fees across all 25 campuses for high school seniors attending New York City public schools from Oct. 21 to Nov. 15 and from Nov. 4 to Nov. 15 for all New York State residents applying as a college freshman.
CUNY further guarantees admission to all seven of its community colleges for all NYC Public Schools graduates, while private institutions across the state are offering fee waivers that vary by campus
“Ensuring that every student has the opportunity to pursue higher education is a top priority for New York State,” Governor Hochul said. “College Application Month isn’t only about waiving fees — it’s about breaking down financial barriers and opening doors to future opportunities. We’re empowering students across the state to take the first step toward achieving their educational and career goals while removing the financial obstacles that may deter students from pursuing higher education.”
New York State also recently announced an increase in income thresholds for the FY25 budget for more than 40,000 newly eligible New York State students who have already submitted Tuition Assistance Program applications for the 2024-25 academic year. If you submitted an application and have not yet heard about a change in your application, check now to update your eligibility.
SUNY Chancellor John B. King, Jr. said, “There is a place at SUNY for everyone, and we are committed to ensuring the pursuit of higher education is available to all New Yorkers.”
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