SUNY ReConnect
Free Associate Degrees for Adult
Learners at SUNY Niagara
Boost your earning power with a free associate degree in a high-demand field like advanced manufacturing, nursing and health professions, and cybersecurity.
Ready To Upgrade Your Career?


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.




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
- Computer Aided Drafting & Design (CADD) (1043)
- Computer Information Systems (AS) (1171)
- Computer Science (0532)
- Digital Media (1599)
- Electronics Technology (1877)
- Engineering Science (0530)
- Environmental Studies (1016)
- Health Studies (1731)
- Mechanical Technology (0595)
- Medical Assistant (0574)
- Nursing (0622)
- Radiologic Technology (0628)
- Surgical Technology (1355)
- Welding Technology (AAS) (1643)
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