The State University of New York, the City University of New York, and 40 private colleges and universities in New York State will have free application opportunities for high school seniors throughout the month of October. This is the first time that SUNY, CUNY, and New York’s private institutions will join together to waive application fees.SUNY is waiving application fees across all 64 colleges and universities for two weeks, beginning Oct. 16 through Oct. 29. CUNY is waiving application fees across all 25 campuses all month for high school seniors in New York City public schools, and for all New York State residents who will apply as a freshman between Oct. 16 and 31. CUNY has also guaranteed admission to all seven community colleges for any student who holds a high school diploma. Fee waivers at private institutions vary by participating institution during the month. Gov. Kathy Hochul proclaimed October as “college application month” in New York State to raise awareness of the vast higher education opportunities across New York State and to support students seeking to pursue higher education. “Education is the backbone of our society, and I am committed to providing opportunities that support every student’s journey to a higher education,” Gov. Hochul said.The initiative encourages high school seniors to apply for college early with a focus on students from low-income families, first-generation students, and students who may not otherwise apply for college.
The State University of New York, the City University of New York, and 40 private colleges and universities in New York State will have free application opportunities for high school seniors throughout the month of October.
This is the first time that SUNY, CUNY, and New York’s private institutions will join together to waive application fees.
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SUNY is waiving application fees across all 64 colleges and universities for two weeks, beginning Oct. 16 through Oct. 29.
CUNY is waiving application fees across all 25 campuses all month for high school seniors in New York City public schools, and for all New York State residents who will apply as a freshman between Oct. 16 and 31. CUNY has also guaranteed admission to all seven community colleges for any student who holds a high school diploma.
Fee waivers at private institutions vary by participating institution during the month.
Gov. Kathy Hochul proclaimed October as “college application month” in New York State to raise awareness of the vast higher education opportunities across New York State and to support students seeking to pursue higher education.
“Education is the backbone of our society, and I am committed to providing opportunities that support every student’s journey to a higher education,” Gov. Hochul said.
The initiative encourages high school seniors to apply for college early with a focus on students from low-income families, first-generation students, and students who may not otherwise apply for college.
