Free community college program launches this fall for New Yorkers

It aims to lower costs for New Yorkers and make education more affordable.

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Jul 1, 2025, 2:16 PM

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Gov. Kathy Hochul is launching a free community college program to improve access to higher education starting this fall.

This new program covers tuition, books and fees for New Yorkers ages 25 to 55 pursing associate degrees in high demand fields.

It aims to lower costs for New Yorkers and make education more affordable. Counseling and support will also be provided.

The fields applicable to the program are:

Advanced manufacturing
Artificial Intelligence
Cybersecurity
Engineering
Technology
Nursing and allied health fields
Green and renewable energy
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For more information visit the SUNY Reconnect website.

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