SUNY Reconnect
Free Associate Degrees 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.
SUNY Reconnect at Alfred State is a free college opportunity for eligible adult learners in New York who want to start or continue their education while preparing for careers in high-demand fields. Students can study part-time or full-time through career-focused associate degree programs in areas such as healthcare, advanced manufacturing, technology, engineering, and skilled trades. Alfred State provides the hands-on education and support adults need to move forward, whether they are starting college for the first time, finishing a degree, changing careers, or looking for new opportunities.
What Free Means?
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.
Why SUNY Reconnect?
- Flexible scheduling and online options while working. Study full-time or part-time.
- Learn skills for in-demand jobs in growing industries.
- SUNY reconnect covers tuition, books, supplies, and fees.
Who is Eligible for SUNY Reconnect?
Eligibility
In order to be eligible, you must:
- Be 25-55 with no prior college degree
- Be eligible for in-state tuition, as determined by campus policies.
- Complete the New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) or NYS Dream Act and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Attend full-time or part-time in participating program
- Take a minimum of 6 credits per semester
- Complete your degree within 10 semesters
*You must be at least 25 years old at the time of enrollment (start of classes, including late-start sessions) and no older than 55 years old on January 1 of the year in which you enroll.
