SUNY Reconnect for Adult Learners

There are more than four million working-age adults in New York State who do not have a college degree or credential. As New York leads the way with emerging industries such as healthcare, the semiconductor industry and advanced manufacturing, cybersecurity, IT and AI, and green jobs, New York State and SUNY are committed to ensuring New Yorkers have the degrees to fill these well-paying, high-demand careers.

Recognizing that higher education can be the pathway to economic opportunity and upward mobility, SUNY Reconnect makes an associate degree in a high-demand field free for adults between the ages of 25 and 55 with no college degree.

Who is eligible?

New Yorkers 25-55 years old without a college degree who enroll in an eligible full-time or part-time associate degree program. 

Read the FAQ for more information on eligibility.

What does "free" mean?

The SUNY Reconnect program covers the cost of tuition, fees, books, and supplies after all other financial aid is applied.