SUNY’s Free Application Period: October 16th to 29th

For the first time, students applying to up to five SUNY schools can save money between October 16th and October 29th, by either using the SUNY application or the Common Application. SUNY will waive the application fees across all 64 colleges and universities for these two weeks! During this two-week free application period, there is no special code needed; however, to apply via the common application, you need to apply campus by campus. On each of the State University of New York member pages, there will be a question that says, “It is free application weeks with The State University of New York through October 29th! Would you like SUNY to pay your application fee?” By clicking yes, the application fee will be waived. This option is available for up to five SUNY schools. 

There is no refund available for students who applied prior to the free application period. This offer is only available between October 16th and October 29th. SUNY will not refund application fees for applications submitted before or after those dates.

In addition to Free App Week, SUNY offers ongoing fee waivers that apply to 60-percent of all high school students in New York State. Students who are in foster care, students who have military connections, low-income students, and students at 500-plus designated high schools can apply to up to seven campuses for free, saving up to $350 any time during the year. 

“Education is the backbone of our society, and I am committed to providing opportunities that support every student’s journey to a higher education,” Governor Kathy Hochul said.

SUNY recommends that students apply by December 1st, 2023 – this maximizes financial aid, campus housing, and consideration for the major of choice. There may be certain application deadlines for certain programs of study! Applicants for an Early Decision Program or Early Action Programs should apply by December 1st, 2023. 

SUNY is the largest comprehensive public university system in the United States. It was officially founded in 1948, with the consolidation of 29 unaffiliated colleges. This state university system currently  includes research universities, liberal arts colleges, specialization and technical colleges, health science centers, land-grant colleges, and 30 community colleges.

93% of New Yorkers live within 15 miles of a SUNY campus! Right now, there are more than 370,000 students who are currently enrolled in The State University of New York, 88,000 faculty and staff, and 3-million alumni.

The State University of New York is committed to providing a quality education at an affordable price. For more information, please visit SUNY.edu