BUFFALO, N.Y. — Both SUNY and CUNY will be offering students who are applying to college an opportunity for waived application fees beginning on October 21 until November 3.
This will be the 2nd year they have offered the waived fee, with more than 50 private colleges and universities participating as well.
“Ensuring that every student has the opportunity to pursue higher education is a top priority for New York State,” Governor Kathy 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.”
SUNY will waive up to 5 application fees per student across their 64 colleges and universities.
CUNY is waiving fees for all 25 of their campuses for High School students attending NYC public schools from October 21 to November 15, and for all NYS residents from November 4 to November 15.
SUNY schools in the WNY area participating include Buffalo State University, SUNY Fredonia, SUNY Niagara, SUNY Erie, and more.
To view a full list of those schools in both SUNY and CUNY click here.
New York State Higher Education Services Corporation President Dr. Guillermo Linares said, “Education is a pathway to opportunity, and New York State College Application Month helps ensure that this pathway is open to all, regardless of background or financial circumstances. By waiving application fees, we’re helping more New Yorkers take that important first step toward achieving a brighter future and reinforcing our commitment to making higher education accessible and attainable for every student across the state. Thank you, Governor Hochul, for proclaiming October as New York State College Application Month and for enhancing access to higher education opportunities for even more New Yorkers.”
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. We are pleased to join Governor Hochul in promoting College Application Month and in providing application fee waivers to ease this step toward college for prospective students who are ready to claim their place on the SUNY campus that’s right for them.”
CUNY Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez said, “CUNY is deeply committed to removing barriers to higher education, and we are pleased to join educational institutions across the state and country for College Application Month. We will be waiving CUNY's application fee from October 21 to November 15 as well as offering guaranteed community college admission to all NYC Public Schools seniors. These strategies help communicate directly to students that attending college is a viable option for them and a life-changing opportunity. Thanks to Governor Hochul for her strong and sustained support for higher education across New York State.”
