Microcredentials
Microcredentials for Major Career Moves
Microcredentials are focused, flexible, and career-aligned to build in-demand skills. Enroll in credit microcredentials with tuition as low as $1,907, and non-credit at competitive rates and sometimes even free. You'll earn a digital badge to enhance your resume.
- Convenient - Learn new skills in weeks and months, not years.
- Stackable - Gain credits toward a full bachelor's degrees.
- Affordable - Only $295 per credit for NYS students, military, and veterans. Non-credit free and low cost.
- Portable - Earn a digital badge and/or SUNY academic credits.
MICROCREDENTIALS
NON-CREDIT MICROCREDENTIALS
Microcredential Payment Options
- Pay online with a debit or credit card.
- NYS Part-Time TAP for non-degree workforce credential programs.
If you have not attended college previously, or did attend but have NYS TAP eligibility remaining, you may qualify for Part-Time TAP if you meet the Income, Financial, Citizenship, and NYS Residency requirements.
If you meet the eligibility criteria, you can apply for Part-Time TAP by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the NYS TAP application or NYS Dream Act application. A link to apply for TAP is available when you complete the FAFSA or can access the online TAP application directly.
Have questions about your eligibility? Reach out to the Student Records and Financial Services Office and let them know you are interested in Part-Time TAP for a non-degree workforce credential program. - Apply for a non-degree student loan.
Below are lenders that allow students to be non-matriculated and less than part-time. The links will take you to the appropriate landing page for the loan you are eligible to apply for.- College Ave - (844) 422-7502
- Sallie Mae Smart Option Loan for Career Training - (855) 756-5626
- Students must register for an account on the desired lender's website and complete an online application. Students can call the borrower customer service for the appropriate lender if they have questions during the application process (above).
- Employer Pay
Employers can pay with their corporate card at the time of registration or contact the Center for Extended Learning for more options.
Microcredential Faculty
Tony Aquilina
Assistant Professor 10 Months
Adam Fitzpatrick
Instructor 10 Months
Caryl Koch
Assistant Professor 10 Months
Erin Vitale
Professor
Mark Whitman
Associate Professor 10 Months
For More Information
Please email the Center for Extended Learning or call 607‑587‑4015.