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Yahoo
11-06-2025
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SUNY Broome's ‘Walk-in Wednesday' empowers adult learners
TOWN OF DICKINSON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – SUNY Broome is accommodating adult learners as they further their education. SUNY Broome's Admissions Welcome Center is offering extended Walk-in Wednesday hours throughout the summer. New and returning students can stop by the Admissions office any Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. to receive assistance. The Admissions Office can help individuals: Get instantly accepted Explore degrees, certificates, and micro credentials Get personalized help with the application Meet one-on-one with admissions counselors Learn about financial aid, flexible scheduling, and career options Free tuition a possibility for adult learners at SUNY community colleges Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced free community college for adult learners. The program, SUNY Reconnect, begins in Fall 2025 and will provide free tuition, fees, books, and supplies to adults aged 25 to 55 without a college degree who pursue an associate's degree in a high-demand field. To be eligible for the program, students must enroll in a high-demand field such as advanced manufacturing, artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity, engineering, technology, nursing and allied health fields, green and renewable energy, and pathways to teaching in shortage areas. New or returning students can visit SUNY Broome any Wednesday from now through August 13. The Admissions Welcome Center is located in the Wales building, office #102. News 34 going off the air for maintenance Tioga County Names New District #5 Legislator SUNY Broome's 'Walk-in Wednesday' empowers adult learners High pressure returns sunshine and hazy skies today Pizza Week 2025: Mario's Pizza in Owego Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
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NYS to offer free college education to some New Yorkers starting in the fall
NEW YORK (PIX11) – The state is offering free community college education to some adult New Yorkers starting this fall, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul. SUNY Reconnect helps residents get a two-year degree in more than 170 fields including health care, cybersecurity, manufacturing and more. Students can apply to the program through the Fashion Institute of Technology, SUNY Nassau, Suffolk County Community College, SUNY Rockland, SUNY Westchester and other upstate community colleges associated with SUNY. More Local News New York state residents between 25 to 55 years old without a college degree and who plan on studying full-time or part-time in an eligible program can get a free education, according to SUNY's website. Students are not required to work for the state after they complete their program. Anyone currently taking community college classes at a SUNY school can apply to the program, as well as new students. For more information on the programs eligible for free tuition, click here. Erin Pflaumer is a digital content producer from Long Island who has covered both local and national news since 2018. She joined PIX11 in 2023. See more of her work here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
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Adults 25-55 Now Eligible for free industry-specific degrees, at JCC via SUNY program
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – Adults ages 25 through 55 are now eligible for no-cost, industry-specific degrees at Jefferson Community College via the SUNY Reconnect Program. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the 'New York State Opportunity Promise' initiative recognizes that higher education is a pathway to economic opportunity and upward mobility. The state launched SUNY Reconnect, a program designed to remove barriers for adult learners ages 25–55. JCC offers free tuition to boost education in key fields Via the program, eligible state residents who have not yet earned a college degree can, after filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), receive extra funding to cover any additional costs for tuition, fees and books. Students will not have to take out loans. Jefferson Community College is proud to support Governor Hochul's bold vision to expand access to higher education for adult learners through the SUNY Reconnect initiative. We remain committed to providing the guidance, flexibility, and academic excellence necessary to help students achieve their educational and career goals. Jefferson Community College President Dr. Daniel Dupee Dedicated advising will be available for those entering the SUNY Reconnect program to help guide students through the course selection and scheduling process, to help alleviate the stress of trying to fit college into a busy lifestyle, for those who work full or part time and have family commitments outside the classroom. As part of the SUNY Reconnect initiative, here are the following JCC programs are eligible: Childhood Education, A.A. Childhood Education, Birth-Grade 2, A.A. Childhood Education, Birth-Grade 6, A.A. Nursing, A.A.S. Computer Information Technology, A.A.S. Computer Information Systems, A.S. Computer Science, A.S. Engineering Science, A.S. To learn more about SUNY Reconnect and eligible programs at JCC, contact enrollment services at (315) 786-2437. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
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SUNY announces free community college for adults over age 25 beginning this fall
New York's sprawling state university system will begin offering free community college access to adult students beginning this fall. State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. said Friday that SUNY campuses are ready to launch Gov. Kathy Hochul's free community college program. The program was approved as part of the recently approved state spending plan for fiscal year 2025-26. Through SUNY Reconnect, starting this fall, community colleges across the state will provide free tuition, fees, books and supplies for adults ages 25 to 55 who don't already have a college degree or who want to pursue an associate degree in a high-demand field. 'I applaud Gov. Hochul for fighting tirelessly to advance higher education and affordability, and I thank the State Legislature for supporting this proven model to help unleash New Yorkers' full potential,' King said. 'The SUNY Reconnect program, launching for the Fall 2025 term, will help break barriers to a college degree and provide financial support and flexibility for adult students to enroll, and more importantly, to succeed through to graduation at one of our excellent community colleges.' Dozens of programs will be available among the 33 community college campuses in New York, including Clinton County and North Country community colleges. Eligible programs include associate degree programs in high-demand areas of advanced manufacturing; nursing and allied health; engineering; technology, cybersecurity, and AI; green jobs; and teaching pathways in shortage areas, according to SUNY officials. Community colleges will hold information sessions this summer to assist all who are interested in eligible degree programs. Information can also be found at this link: 'SUNY's community colleges have long been a source of opportunity for New Yorkers. Our campuses provide an excellent education with robust support and an academic curriculum that prepares students for success in the workforce and continued education,' SUNY Board Trustee Robert J. Duffy, Chair of the Community Colleges Committee, said. 'The Governor's free community college program will mean so much for adult learners and our campuses are ready to serve them today.' New York State Department of Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon said, 'A skilled and knowledgeable workforce is essential to New York State's economic future. Offering free community college to adult learners will provide a gateway to new career opportunities in high-demand fields, and feed critical workforce pipelines,' New York State Department of Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon said. The news comes just days after SUNY officials announced more than $3 million in new funding is coming to the three North Country SUNY campuses in the latest state budget. 'The SUNY Reconnect program will be instrumental in training people to work in high demand fields such as nursing and manufacturing, which is much needed in the North Country considering our bustling manufacturing industry and struggle to hire nurses' State Assemblymember Billy Jones said. 'This funding will also support our local community colleges and provide more educational opportunities for North Country residents, which will also help our regional economy.'
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Business
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SUNY Erie offering free tuition program for adults starting in the fall
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Adults from New York who don't already have a college degree can apply to earn a free associates degree at SUNY Erie this fall through a new program. New Yorkers aged 25-55 years old are eligible to apply to the SUNY Reconnect program. After financial aid is applied, the program will cover the cost of tuition, fees, books and supplies. The program covers in-demand fields such as advanced manufacturing, engineering, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, green and renewable energy, nursing and other health fields, and technology. Students who are already enrolled at SUNY Erie and those who have college credits can apply. In addition, students in the program can attend classes part-time or full-time. Click here for more information. Kayleigh Hunter-Gasperini joined the News 4 team in 2024 as a Digital Video Producer. She is a graduate of Chatham University. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
