SUNY Reconnect
Free Community College for Adult Learners
Boost your earning power with a free associate degree in a high-demand field like advanced manufacturing, nursing and health professions, and cybersecurity.
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Ready to boost your earning power?
- Flexible scheduling and online options to study while you work
- Learn skills for in-demand jobs in growing industries
- Advising and support for adult learners from start to finish
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. See FAQ for more details
What does “free” mean?
The SUNY Reconnect program covers the cost of tuition, fees, books, and supplies after all other financial aid is applied. It does not cover housing.
Eligible Programs
See eligible programs here
Advanced Manufacturing
Cybersecurity
Engineering and Green and Renewable Energy
Civil Engineering
Civil Technology
Electrical Technology
Energy Systems
Engineering Science
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Health Professions
Addiction Counseling
Health and Human Performance
Health Studies
Nursing
Paramedic
Radiologic Technology
Respiratory Care
Pathways to Teaching
Early Childhood
Liberal Arts & Sciences: Childhood Education (Teacher Education Transfer) – Art Concentration
Liberal Arts & Sciences: Childhood Education (Teacher Education Transfer) – English Concentration
Liberal Arts & Sciences: Childhood Education (Teacher Education Transfer) – History Concentration
Liberal Arts & Sciences: Childhood Education (Teacher Education Transfer) – Mathematics Concentration
Liberal Arts & Sciences: Childhood Education (Teacher Education Transfer) – Spanish Concentration