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College Acceleration Program

SUNY Niagara Brings Classes to You

College Acceleration Program

The College Acceleration Program (CAP) offers SUNY Niagara classes to students at several high schools. CAP is a great option for those who want to start working toward a college degree early. CAP’s tuition is discounted, too. It costs $87 per credit for 2025-2026, so a typical three-credit course costs $261.

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CAP Information

  • Save money by reducing the future cost of your college education.
  • Show college admissions officers the seriousness of junior and senior years in high school.
  • Get used to college-level coursework.
  • Graduate from college earlier.
  • Lighten your course load as a college freshman, relieving some of the stress of that transition.
  • Take college courses in a familiar setting.

For the 2026–2027 academic year, the tuition rate will be $87 per credit hour. Accordingly, a 3‑credit course will cost $261.

  • Registration open date: 9/14/2026
  • Registration end date: 10/9/2026
  • Payment due date:  11/5/2026
  • *Please refer to the information sheet distributed by your high school for deadlines & registration information.
  • Students will be billed and must make payment by the payment due date in order to receive college credit.
  • Registration end date: 3/5/2027
  • Payment due date: 4/6/2027
  • *Please refer to the information sheet distributed by your high school for deadlines & registration information.
  • Students will be billed and must make payment by the payment due date in order to receive college credit.
PAY SUNY NIAGARA Fall 2026 CAP TUITION

If you have any billing questions, you may contact our Cashier’s Office at 716-614-6443.

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Taking college courses in the comfort of my high school has made for a great transitional period prior to college.

Delaney Adams
Alumna, Lockport High School
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Contact

  • Delaney Douglas
  • Title: Assistant to the Vice President for Special Programs
  • Phone: 716-614-6452
  • Location: A242
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