Free Associate Degrees for Adult Learners

SUNY Reconnect logoAdult student in a SUNY Schenectady sweatshirt, sitting in the Begley Learning Commons.

Boost your earning power with a free associate degree in a high-demand field like computer science, education, or chemical dependency counseling at SUNY Schenectady through the SUNY Reconnect program. 

  • Earn a degree for a good-paying job in a growing industry
  • Dedicated advising and personal support for adult learners
  • Credit for Prior Learning credentials may shorten time-to-degree completion

Who is Eligible?

New Yorkers at least 25 years old at time of enrollment AND no older than 55 years on January 1 of the year in which they enroll, without a college degree who enroll in an eligible full-time or part-time associate degree program.
See SUNY FAQs for more details.

Eligible Programs

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.

Questions?

New Students: Please reach out to the Office of Admissions in the Elston Hall Welcome Center, Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Fridays, 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., call 518-381-1366, or email admissions@sunysccc.edu.

Current Students: Please contact your Academic Advisor via email or schedule an appointment through Advising.