SUNY Chancellor Announces Free Application Period and Fee Waivers For Students Applying to SUNY Schools

State University of New York (SUNY) Chancellor John B. King has announced a free application period for students interested in applying to a SUNY school. The period began yesterday, Monday, October 20th and will continue through November 3rd. During the two-weeks, prospective students will receive fee waivers to apply to up to five SUNY campuses. According to SUNY, the free application period encourages high school students to find their perfect SUNY campus.

“This exciting initiative, in collaboration with Governor Hochul, underscores the fact the there is a place at SUNY for every New Yorker,” said SUNY Chancellor King. “Free Application Weeks empower students and families to reach out and apply to SUNY institutions. We encourage prospective students to utilize this opportunity, as well as FAFSA and TAP funding, to help them achieve their dreams with an affordable and high-quality education at SUNY.”

Fee waivers can be accessed through both ApplySUNY and the Common App. In the ApplySUNY application, fees for the first five campuses in an application will automatically be waived. Those applying with Common App will have to apply campus by campus. During the Free Application Weeks, students applying using the Common App will be prompted to select “yes” for the fee waiver, for up to five SUNY schools.

The SUNY Board of Trustees said, “The SUNY system is proud to join Governor Hochul in ensuring that prospective students can access the first step towards achieving their dreams through higher education free of any fees. We are excited to be championing historic initiatives to remove financial barriers and help more New Yorkers attend the SUNY institution of their choice.”