SUNY, CUNY, and dozens of private colleges and universities across New York are waiving their application fees beginning in October saving students and families hundreds of dollars.
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that students across the state can apply to nearly 130 colleges and universities for free. The announcement comes as the Governor has proclaimed October as New York State College Application Month (CAM), which includes waived application fees at The State University of New York (SUNY), The City University of New York (CUNY), and dozens of private colleges and universities
With application fees typically ranging from $50 to $90 each, these waivers will save students and families significant money and help ensure that every New York State student has the opportunity to take the critical step of applying to college.
“Every New Yorker deserves the chance to pursue a college education without financial barriers standing in the way,” Governor Hochul said. “By waiving application fees at SUNY, CUNY and nearly 50 private colleges across the state, we’re saving families money and ensuring that more students can access the opportunities and futures they deserve. College Application Month is about breaking down barriers and helping every student take that critical first step toward college success. I want to thank our schools for their dedication and partnership in making this important initiative a reality.”
Application Waiver Periods
SUNY: Waiving up to five application fees per student from October 20 through November 3.
CUNY: Waiving application fees from October 27 to November 21 for New York City High School students, and from November 10 to November 21 for students outside of New York City.
Private Colleges and Universities: Participating at various times throughout the month.
You can find a complete list of participating schools on the New York State Application Waiver webpage.