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QUEENSBURY, New York (May 19, 2025) — �������� is proud to announce it will offer free tuition in high-demand fields for state residents ages 25 to 55 beginning in the Fall 2025 semester.

This state-funded program, SUNY Reconnect, provides free associate degrees in select fields for residents of New York state ages 25 to 55 years old who have never earned a college degree.

“This is an exciting opportunity for those interested in earning a degree and for regional employers, who need an educated workforce,” said Kristine D. Duffy, Ed.D., president of ��������. “We know there are many barriers to education, and cost is one of them, so we are proud to be able to eliminate that.”

�������� programs included in SUNY Reconnect are*:

• Computer Science;
• Criminal Justice: Substance Abuse Services;
• Engineering Science;
• IT: Cybersecurity;
• Mechatronics;
• Nursing

SUNY Reconnect covers the costs of tuition, mandatory fees, books and supplies. Students are required to file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid and TAP; any remaining expenses are then paid for by Reconnect.

"We are grateful to Gov. Hochul for her vision and support of community colleges as a critical partner in workforce development for New York," Duffy said.

Said Paul Scimeca, president and CEO of Glens Falls Hospital: "We are thrilled to see the state invest in the future of health care. The SUNY Reconnect program will help build a pipeline of talented, compassionate professionals at a time when our community needs them most. We look forward to hiring graduates from �������� who are well prepared to serve on the front lines of patient care."

Said Christine McLear, senior lead of Workforce Development at Global Foundries: "This program directly addresses the workforce needs in the chip fabrication industry. SUNY Reconnect is making Mechatronics — one of the most versatile and in-demand skill sets — accessible to individuals ready to advance their careers. This initiative will benefit GlobalFoundries and all high-tech manufacturers, both now and in the future, and we eagerly anticipate hiring its future graduates."  

Those interested in SUNY Reconnect at �������� are encouraged to attend an information session, which will be offered from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 5, in Scoville Hall, Room 206, on the Queensbury campus; and from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, and Tuesday, June 17, via Zoom. , for the or the .

To learn more, visit our S, or contact ��������’s College Access team at admission@sunyacc.edu or 518-743-2264 to learn more.

*Additional programs might be eligible in the future.